Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
A La Mode
Coffee Shop
Recess Coffee
Coffee Shop
Otto's Juice Box
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hi Tea
Coffee Shop
Peaks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Strong Hearts;Strong Hearts Cafe
Coffee Shop
Toasted
Coffee Shop
Salt City Coffee and Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Kubal
Coffee Shop
Salt City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Recess Coffee
Coffee Shop
Roji Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Modern Malt Bakeshop
Coffee Shop
Tous Les Jours
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Stoop Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Glazed and Confused
Coffee Shop
Café Kubal
Coffee Shop
Cafe Express
Coffee Shop
DeWitt Bagel Co.
Coffee Shop
Freedom of Espresso
Coffee Shop
Barnes & Noble Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Unknown Name
Stadium
Manley Field House
Stadium
Westcott Community Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Edgewood Gallery
Art Gallery
Lowe Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
JMA Wireless Dome
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Point of Contact Gallery
Art Gallery
Syracuse Stage
Theatre Arts
Spark Contemporary Art Space
Art Gallery
Community Folk Art Center
Art Gallery
Community Folk Art Center
Theatre Arts
Everson Museum of Art
Museum
Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center
Attraction
War Memorial Arena
Stadium
War Memorial Arena
Theatre Arts
ArtRage Gallery
Art Gallery
John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters
Theatre Arts
Jazz Central
Theatre Arts
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
Museum
W Carroll Coyne Center For The Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Redhouse Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Landmark Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) C+
Wings
Fast Food
No. 1 Kitchen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Mr. Stirfry
Fast Food
Piraino's Country Liquors
Alcohol
Original Italian Pizza
Fast Food
Skytop Liquors
Alcohol
Dorian's Pizza and Deli
Fast Food
Taps
Bar
Beer Belly Deli & Pub
Bar
Westcott Liquor
Alcohol
Gangnam Style Korean Kitchen
Fast Food
New Garden
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Inn Complete
Bar
The Pita Pit
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Orange Crate Brewing Co.
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Harry's Bar
Bar
Asian Palace
Fast Food
HK Take Out Chinese Food
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) B
Westcott Community Center
Community Centre
Graham Fitness Center
Gym
Ernie Davis Fitness Center
Gym
Northeast Community Center
Community Centre
Central New York Philanthropy Center
Community Centre
Southwest Community Center
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Trillium Fitness Center
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center
Community Centre
Crossfit Syracuse
Gym
Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center
Gym
Jewish Community Center of Syracuse
Community Centre
9Round
Gym
O Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Flo Studio
Gym
My Gym
Gym
iLoveKickboxing
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Get Fit Club Personal Training Studio
Gym
Barre3
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Elevate Fitness
Gym
Metro Fitness East
Gym
Groceries (1) B
Syracuse Real Food Cooperative
Grocery Store
Honeycomb Bakery
Bakery
Tops
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Oriental House of Syracuse
Grocery Store
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Asia Food Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Samir's Imported Foods
Grocery Store
Food Market
Grocery Store
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Oasis Mediterranean Market
Grocery Store
Modern Malt Bakeshop
Bakery
Han's Oriental Supermarket
Grocery Store
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
Pasta's Daily Bread
Bakery
Danny's Steaks
Bakery
The Stoop Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Lombardi's Fruits and Imports
Grocery Store
Nino's Italian Bakery
Bakery
Di Lauro's Bakery and Pizza
Bakery
Pyramis Halal Meat Inc.
Butcher
Tops
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Barry Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Morningside Heights Park
Park
J. Stanley Coyne Stadium
Park
Westminster Park
Park
Sherman Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Comfort Tyler Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Climate Change Garden
Park
Thornden Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Walnut Park
Park
Baker Playlot
Park
Baker Playground
Playground
Martin Luther King Park
Park
Loguen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Edgehill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (1) A+
Mr. Orange Market
Convenience Store
The Pink Pug
Pets
Blue Prints Dog Studio
Pets
Estilo Nail & Spa
Beauty
Ace Salt City Hardware
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Mary Jane Dougall Flowers
Florist
Westcott Barber
Hairdresser
Original Eyeware
Optician
Vie de Bella
Hairdresser
Abdo's Grocery
Convenience Store
Cluttered Closet
Clothing
Westcott Florist
Florist
Salon 515
Beauty
Boom Babies
Clothing
Westcott Grocery
Convenience Store
J. Michael Shoes
Shoes
Student's Choice Foods
Convenience Store
Manny's
Clothing
Marshall Square Mall
Mall
Tony Christopher Hair Design
Hairdresser
Shirt World
Clothing
Quick Fill Express
Convenience Store
Middle East Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Near Westside (A+)

2. Eastwood (A+)

3. University (A+)

4. Westside (A+)

5. Lincoln Park (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in University.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Centro Stop #6
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Drumlins
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
C19
Bus Stop
C20
Bus Stop
B18
Bus Stop
B8
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Northside (A+)

2. Eastwood (A+)

3. University (A+)

4. Outer Comstock (A+)

5. Westside (A+)

cost of living D+

The cost of living in University is 105/100 - which is 10% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. University Hill (A+)

2. Lakefront (A)

3. Southwest (A)

4. Near Northeast (A-)

5. Near Westside (A-)

crime C+

University crime rates are 2,729 per 100k, which is 27% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,512 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
217 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Meadowbrook (A-)

2. Sedgewick (B)

3. University (C+)

4. Wescott (C)

5. South Valley (C)

employment C+

The median income in University is $52,506 - which is 14% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$52,506 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lincoln Park (A+)

2. Meadowbrook (A-)

3. Skytop-South Campus (A-)

4. Strathmore (B+)

5. Far West-Side (B-)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Thomas A. Osinski
Dentist
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Drumlins Dental Arts
Dentist
ESF University Police
Police
Syracuse University Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Eastside Community Police Center
Police
University Chiropractic & Natural Healing
Doctor
Syracuse University Health Services Center
Doctor
Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Harris Modern & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Crouse PromptCare
Doctor
Crouse Hospital
Hospital
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Upstate University Hospital Emergency Room
Hospital
Syracuse Community Health Center East
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Upstate University Hospital
Hospital
Upstate Rehabilitation at IHP
Clinic
Dialysis Clinic
Clinic
Institute For Human Performance
Clinic
Rahma Health Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Elmwood (A+)

2. Outer Comstock (A+)

3. Skunk City (A+)

4. Strathmore (A+)

5. Skytop-South Campus (A+)

housing A+

University home prices are $180,300 - which is 37% lower than New York
Home Price
$180,300 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakefront (A+)

2. Near Northeast (A+)

3. Meadowbrook (A+)

4. Near Eastside (A+)

5. Outer Comstock (A+)

schools C

The University graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than New York
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Edward Smith K-8 School
Montessori School Of Syracuse
Hughes Elementary School
Syracuse Latin School
Montessori Discovery School
Tecumseh Elementary School
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
Dr King Elementary School
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School
Jowonio School
Hutchings Child & Youth Services
Brighton Academy
Danforth Middle School
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School
Dr Weeks Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School
Southside Academy Charter School
Seymour Dual Language Academy
Syracuse Academy Of Science And Citizenship Charter School
Eagle Wings Academy
Huntington K-8 School
Van Duyn Elementary School
Faith Heritage School
The New School
High Schools (0) F
Nottingham High School
Hutchings Child & Youth Services
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff'S Dept
Henninger High School
Faith Heritage School
Lincoln Middle School
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Corcoran High School
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Parkview Jr Academy
Jamesville-Dewitt High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown (A-)

2. Meadowbrook (B)

3. Skytop-South Campus (B)

4. Lincoln Park (B)

5. Outer Comstock (B-)

ratings D

University has an overall rating of 55% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Sedgewick (A+)

2. Meadowbrook (A+)

3. Lakefront (A+)

4. Westside (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

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  • University has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • University crime rates are 31% lower than the Syracuse average
  • Cost of living in University is 16% higher than the Syracuse average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Barry Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Morningside Heights Park
      J. Stanley Coyne Stadium
      Westminster Park
      Sherman Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Manley Field House
      Westcott Community Art Gallery
      Edgewood Gallery
      Lowe Art Gallery
      Amphitheater
      JMA Wireless Dome
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Wings
      No. 1 Kitchen
      Domino's
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Mr. Stirfry
      Piraino's Country Liquors
      Original Italian Pizza
      Skytop Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in University.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      19% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University? The cost of living in University is 105/100 - which is 10% lower than New York.
      University
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Syracuse
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in University? University crime rates are 2,729, which are 27% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      2,729 per 100k people

      17% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      17% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in University? The median income in University is $52,506 which is 14% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $52,5065% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3342% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University 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 University home prices? University home prices are $180,300 - which is 37% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $180,3002% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,36644% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does University have good schools? The University graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is University a good place to live? University has an overall rating of 55% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      2 total surveys

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