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Syracuse, New York · ZIP 13205

Syracuse — ZIP 13205

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Syracuse (13205) scores 28/100 — Below Average for Syracuse. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $154K.

28OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index32/100
Avg math proficiency7%
Avg reading proficiency16%
Schools nearby5

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index90/100
Typical home value$154K
Median rent$1,600/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$154K

Median Rent

$1,600/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,204

Violent Crime

1,198

Property Crime

8,006

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Onondaga County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08172
22%
42%
MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05408
8%
12%
MEACHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05343
3%
3%
BRIGHTON ACADEMY06–08363
2%
8%
CLARY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08270
1%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

18,562

Median Income

$38K

Homeownership

46%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 13205 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 13205 has a school score of 32/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 13205 is approximately $154K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 13205 in Syracuse has an overall NeighborScore of 28/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.