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Syracuse's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Syracuse.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Syracuse. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Syracuse neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Syracuse hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Syracuse area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Sedgewick ranks way above the rest.
We examined 26 of Syracuse's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Syracuse's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Syracuse For 2022
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Syracuse for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Southwest looks to be the worst neighborhood in Syracuse.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Syracuse that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Syracuse.
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Syracuse For 2022
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Population: 4,459
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $59,586 (5th worst)
Median Income: $17,925 (4th worst)
More on Southwest: Data
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Population: 2,894
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $68,880 (12th worst)
Median Income: $17,039 (3rd worst)
More on Near Eastside: Data
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Population: 6,154
Rank Last Year: 4 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $63,300 (8th worst)
Median Income: $22,567 (5th worst)
More on Near Westside: Data
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Population: 2,680
Rank Last Year: 3 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $61,667 (6th worst)
Median Income: $26,815 (9th worst)
More on Westside: Data
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Population: 10,330
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $54,207 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $25,420 (6th worst)
More on Brighton: Data
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Population: 600
Rank Last Year: 5 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $32,300 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $34,359 (13th worst)
More on Lakefront: Data
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Population: 4,766
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $84,917 (15th worst)
Median Income: $39,351 (16th worst)
More on Salt Springs: Data
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Population: 9,938
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $55,180 (4th worst)
Median Income: $25,698 (7th worst)
More on Near Northeast: Data
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Population: 8,101
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $2,500 (worst)
Median Income: $9,454 (worst)
More on University Hill: Data
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Population: 2,166
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $64,100 (9th worst)
Median Income: $29,532 (12th worst)
More on Skunk City: Data
Methodology: How we determined the worst Syracuse neighborhoods in 2022
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Syracuse:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Syracuse, New York for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Syracuse.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Syracuse to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 26 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Syracuse
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Syracuse with Southwest landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Syracuse aren't all bad. Sedgewick takes the cake as the best place to live in Syracuse.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Syracuse For 2022?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest | 4,459 |
| 2 | Near Eastside | 2,894 |
| 3 | Near Westside | 6,154 |
| 4 | Westside | 2,680 |
| 5 | Brighton | 10,330 |
| 6 | Lakefront | 600 |
| 7 | Salt Springs | 4,766 |
| 8 | Near Northeast | 9,938 |
| 9 | University Hill | 8,101 |
| 10 | Skunk City | 2,166 |
| 11 | Washington Square | 13,954 |
| 12 | Outer Comstock | 4,521 |
| 13 | Elmwood | 1,881 |
| 14 | North Valley | 5,775 |
| 15 | Skytop-South Campus | 3,584 |
| 16 | Wescott | 3,250 |
| 17 | Far West-Side | 6,819 |
| 18 | Lincoln Park | 2,035 |
| 19 | Strathmore | 6,358 |
| 20 | Northside | 8,131 |
| 21 | South Valley | 5,327 |
| 22 | University | 4,829 |
| 23 | Downtown | 2,591 |
| 24 | Eastwood | 13,659 |
| 25 | Meadowbrook | 5,159 |
| 26 | Sedgewick | 2,136 |
