Syracuse, NY
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Syracuse's Demographic Profile

Syracuse has 58,946 households and a median income of $39,544, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 145,464
# Households 58,946
Median age 33
Median household income $39,544
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 39,228
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Syracuse $104 20,748 SF 12.00%
Salina $143 21,529 SF 7.62%
Mattydale $113 34,475 SF 7.62%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Syracuse $98 43,359 SF 10.00%
Salina $122 62,735 SF 7.43%
Eastwood $108 28,603 SF 7.92%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Syracuse $129 21,995 SF
Geddes $180 27,056 SF
Salina $129 29,307 SF
Eastwood $173 16,958 SF
Mattydale $49 10,764 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Syracuse $105 17,832 SF 12.64%
Geddes $90 25,557 SF 12.64%
Salina $131 16,248 SF 7.35%
De Witt $130 18,528 SF 7.85%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Syracuse

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Vacant Warehouse/Office or Adaptive Reuse

Syracuse, NY 13224

  • 47,132 SF Industrial Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

Napa Portfolio

  • Retail Building
  • 6.93% Cap Rate
  • $15,789,854
For Sale

313 S Salina St

Syracuse, NY 13202

  • 15,800 SF Multifamily
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

2.67± acre re-development site

Syracuse, NY 13202

  • 2.67 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $4,200,000
For Sale

CAMPUS SIDE APARTMENTS - SYRACUSE NY

Syracuse, NY

  • 7.85% Cap Rate
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

1770-1810 Lemoyne Ave

Syracuse, NY 13208

  • 138,698 SF Industrial Building
  • $9,900,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Syracuse pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Syracuse $113 28,812 SF
Solvay $90 19,516 SF
Geddes $204 19,046 SF
Salina $110 41,377 SF
Eastwood $120 21,893 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Syracuse

For Sale

Eljay Development Project

Syracuse, NY 13204

  • 21,280 SF Multifamily
  • 8.53% Cap Rate
  • $2,050,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Syracuse alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Syracuse or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Syracuse 145,464 58,946 33 $39,544 2 39,228 -2%
Solvay 6,790 3,013 39 $56,604 2 1,413 -1%
Geddes 13,064 5,751 43 $60,423 2 1,823 -2%
Eastwood 15,631 7,343 40 $52,662 2 3,682 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Syracuse, NY and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Syracuse

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Is Syracuse a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Syracuse offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Syracuse?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Syracuse. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Syracuse?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Syracuse. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Syracuse compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Syracuse. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Syracuse acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Syracuse, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.