Syracuse

When people talk about New York, they naturally think of the bustling fashionable New York City. In fact, New York is a state in America, where there are vast lands and amazing natural scenery. And in the center of New York State on the south shore of Lake Ontario in a region of rolling hills, flat plains, lakes, and streams, lies Syracuse, the fifth most populous city in the state of New York following New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, and Yonkers. The city’s strategic central location and well-developed transportation network have earned it the nickname “Crossroads of New York State.” Syracuse was incorporated as a village in 1825, and the name Syracuse was chosen after an ancient Sicilian town that also lay near salt springs. The city population is almost 150,000, and its metropolitan area had a population of 662,577.

Syracuse enjoys a four-season climate with marked seasonal changes. Syracuse has a humid continental climate and is known for its snowfall. Snow is certainly a part of the Central New York lifestyle, considering residents get an average of 124 inches of it per year. The snowy period of the year lasts for 5.3 months, from November to April. The winters are freezing and mostly cloudy. In Syracuse, the summers are warm and last from May to September. During the summer and parts of spring and autumn, temperatures rise rapidly in the daytime and fall rapidly after sunset, so the nights are relatively cool. On average, there are 163 sunny days per year.

The City of Syracuse officially recognizes 26 neighborhoods within its boundaries. Some of these have small additional neighborhoods and districts inside of them. In 2010, Forbes rated Syracuse 4th in “Top 10 Places to Raise a Family.” Some of the neighborhoods we recommend are:

– Brighton is neighborhood consists mostly of single family homes. There are some houses for rent on the western border of the community. Brighton also has apartment complexes on the east side for those seeking to rent. Schools in this neighborhood include McKinley–Brighton Elementary School, Danforth Middle School, and the William R. Beard School.

– Eastwood is primarily a residential community with a section of retail stores, restaurants, and shops. The housing in Eastwood is primarily single family homes. These neighborhood schools include Salem Hyde Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, Huntington K-8 and Henninger High School.

– Elmwood is primarily residential and comprised of single family homes. There are some rental properties located in the lower eastern section of the neighborhood.

– Strathmore is a suburb located east of Syracuse. It is a mostly residential neighborhood that has many houses from the early and middle of the twentieth century.

– University is a neighborhood in Syracuse that houses a number of the institutions of higher learning. Housing is located around the densely populated campus area and includes both homes for lease and apartment communities.

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