Far West-Side, Syracuse, NY Area Guide

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Far West-Side Area Facts

  • Far West-Side has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Far West-Side crime rates are 4% lower than the Syracuse average
  • Cost of living in Far West-Side is 1% lower than the Syracuse average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Far West-Side? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Faldo Park
      Stone Throwers’ Park
      Lewis Park
      Burnet Park
      Frazer Park
      Lipe Art Park
      O'Connor Park
      Woods Road Park

      Entertainment

      Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
      601 Tully
      La Casita Cultural Center
      Regal Destiny USA Stadium 19 IMAX & RPX
      The Warehouse Gallery
      Bristol Omnitheatre
      Most* (Museum of Science and Technology)
      Trexx

      Food & Drink

      The Blarney Stone
      Geddes Deli & Grocery
      Dunkin'
      Jreck Subs
      Liquor & Wine
      Arby's
      Burger King
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Far West-Side? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Far West-Side.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      25% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Far West-Side? The cost of living in Far West-Side is 90/100 - which is 23% lower than New York.
      Far West-Side
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Syracuse
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Far West-Side? Far West-Side crime rates are 4,454, which are 104% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      4,454 per 100k people

      95% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      95% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Far West-Side? The median income in Far West-Side is $54,356 which is 11% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $54,3562% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,8253% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Far West-Side a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Richard H. Hutchings Psychiatric Center
      Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Upstate University Hospital
      Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
      Upstate University Hospital Emergency Room
      Saint Josephs Hospital Health Center
      Crouse Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kinney Drugs
      Tops Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Kinney Drugs
      Etain
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid #10766

      Doctors

      Syracuse University Health Services Center
      Psychological Healthcare Center
      CNY Diagnostic Imaging
      Crouse PromptCare
      Syracuse Pediatrics
      Dermatology Consultants LLC
      University Chiropractic & Natural Healing
      Syracuse ENT Surgeons

      A+ Housing

      What are Far West-Side home prices? Far West-Side home prices are $92,417 - which is 68% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $92,41750% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82213% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      34% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Far West-Side have good schools? The Far West-Side graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      56% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Far West-Side a good place to live? Far West-Side has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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