Bison on Antelope Island, 2010
Syracuse’s story
148 years in pictures
Census counts: 299 in 1890, 32,141 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1878Syracuse is settled
Photo: Ntsimp · Public domain
Population
39,909
2025 Census estimate · +24.2% since 2020
Typical home
$580K
+2.3% in a year
Household income
$133K
median
Median age
28.7
years
Jobs based here
4,771
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#8 of 118 in UT
Is Syracuse a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Syracuse earns an A+, 8th among Utah's 118 graded towns. The median household earns $133K, it is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, and crime is low: it reports less per resident than 83% of U.S. towns. Its lowest mark, a C, is in cost of living. 36% of residents are under 18 in Syracuse, above both Utah’s towns (30%) and U.S. towns (22%). Syracuse's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 94% of U.S. towns. Only 10 of the 117 Utah towns we compare have a higher median rent than Syracuse.
What makes Syracuse stand out
Where Syracuse beats most towns.
A growing town
Syracuse has grown 64% since 2010
24,331 counted in 2010 and 32,141 in 2020; an estimated 39,909 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 24.2% since 2020, after 32.1% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Syracuse grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far Syracuse is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →HealthHoly Cross Hospital-Davis 4 miles awayAOpen →SafetyA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities; earthquakes tops the listB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.9 of 20; 0.9% of households have no car; 1.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 4% conserved landBOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life1.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market33 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 28.7; 40% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →Great Salt Lake and 49 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Syracuse. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi LakeGreat Salt Lake
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
25 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
12 mi Theme parkLagoon Amusement Park
20 mi MountainBen Lomond Mountain
39 mi LandmarkSpiral JettySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Great Salt Lake: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Lagoon Amusement Park: Davehi1, Public domain · Ben Lomond Mountain: Joe Tordiff, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Spiral Jetty: Sculpture: Robert Smithson 1938-1973Image:Soren.harward at en.wikipedia, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Syracuse: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Syracuse, and how to reach them.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSyracuse City Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet11 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Utah you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDavis County ClerkDavis County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code8407584075 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Syracuse.
Syracuse sees little violent crime and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in Utah; it also has many renters stretched by housing costs.
HealthA
Syracuse’s grade for health is an A
Within Utah it is healthier than 61% of the 118 graded towns: Utah sets a high bar. Against the 4,214 U.S. towns with household incomes like Syracuse’s, it is healthier than 68%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
25% of adults have high blood pressure in Syracuse. Syracuse beats the Utah average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 11% of adults binge drink in Syracuse.
90%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Syracuse | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 28% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 11% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.3% | 8.4% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Utah
12 better20 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Syracuse | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 10.5% |
Holy Cross Hospital-Davis
4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
60th
percentile among UT towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
On state tests, Syracuse’s schools beat 69% of Utah districts
Its public schools are run by the Davis District. Three of its 11 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
69%of UT districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Ridge SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 915 | B |
| Syracuse HighLargest public high schoolGrades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 | 2,608 | C+ |
| Syracuse Arts Academy - NorthTop results in townGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 730 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduation
SafetyA−
Syracuse’s grade for safety is an A−
Violent crime is rare: 34 reported in 2025, 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Syracuse’s property crime rate is 4.2 per 1,000 residents.
83%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Syracuse | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.2 per 1,000 residents | 9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Syracuse0.8
Utah2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Syracuse4.2
Utah13.2
U.S.15.5
83rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
93rd
percentile among UT towns
34
violent crimes reported in 2025
171
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Syracuse has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs based here grew from 2,668 in 2013 to 4,771.
Most working residents leave Syracuse for work: only 5% work in town. The average trip to work in Syracuse is 29 minutes. Since 2013, Syracuse has added 2,103 jobs, to 4,771 in 2023.
5%work in town
| Syracuse | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.2% | 8.5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Syracuse5%
Salt Lake City15%
Layton12%
Ogden11%
Clearfield7%
11 mi
median commute distance
4,771
jobs based in Syracuse
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 69% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than Utah overall
Children under 18 are 36% of residents (28% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 20% of residents (26% statewide). 7.8% of Syracuse residents are 65 or older. Syracuse has grown 24% since 2020, to 39,909 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
28.7median age · UT 32
| Syracuse | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.7 years | 32.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 7.8% | 11% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 36% | 29% |
SyracuseUtahUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school18%
Some college28%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.2 points. Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women.
| Syracuse | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.4% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.9% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.6% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.1% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.7% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.6% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.2% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.4% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.4% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.5% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.2% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.3% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Earthquakes leads a low hazard risk in Syracuse
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingLightning
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Syracuse has snowy winters and hot summers
Syracuse has chilly, snowy winters and hot summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 22° and about 50 inches of snow falls in a winter.
50″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–39°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–88°
Fall41–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 4.5% of Syracuse
4.6 miles of trail in 12 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Jensen Nature Park, at 27 acres.
#99for trails in UT
| Syracuse | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
4.5%
conserved · 299 of 6,624 acres
4.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jensen Nature Park | 0.7 mi | 27 |
| 2. Founders Park | 0.3 mi | 16 |
| 3. Linda Vista Park | 0.3 mi | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C
Syracuse’s typical home value is about $580K
75.2% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 47.2% across Utah.
The typical Syracuse home is worth about $580,000, up 2.3% in a year, 9% above the Utah typical home.
$580KZillow home value
Typical home value
Syracuse$580K
Utah$533K
Market temperature
33
days on market
99.8%
sale-to-list price
+2.3%
value change, 1 year
27
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Syracuse
19pages on Syracuse
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 69% of UT districts · 11 schoolsSafetyA−0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than UT on 12 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC$580K typical home · up 2.3% in a yearWork & commuteA+$133K median household income · 4,771 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Syracuse
Eagle Gate College-LaytonUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Layton5.2 miWeber State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ogden9.9 mi$6,557 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Syracuse residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Syracuse for work
Where Syracuse’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,771jobs based in Syracuse
5%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Syracuse
City in Utah, United States
Syracuse is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is situated between the Great Salt Lake and Interstate 15, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Salt Lake City. The West Davis Corridor (Utah State Route 177) runs northwest through Syracuse, with interchanges at 2000 West and Antelope Drive (SR-127). It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has seen rapid growth and development since the 1990s. The city population was 24,331 at the time of the 2010 census, an increase of 158.9% since the 2000 census. By the 2020 census, the population further increased to 32,141. Although white settlers have inhabited the area since the mid-1800s, the Syracuse Town Boa…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1878
- Area
- 9.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,285 ft
- ZIP code
- 84075
Syracuse’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Syracuse.
ClearfieldWest PointSyracuse
How the neighbors grade
| Town | UT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | #8 | A+ | C | A− | B+ | A |
| Clearfield | #75 | B+ | C+ | C+ | B+ | B+ |
| West Point | #20 | A | C+ | — | B+ | A− |
West Point reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Syracuse with a neighbor →
Questions about Syracuse
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Syracuse, UT a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Syracuse grades A+ overall, better than 95% of U.S. towns and #8 of 118 in Utah. It grades A for health, A− for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Syracuse, UT expensive?
That is 5.7 years of the area's median household income ($101,203 across the Ogden, UT metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.