City of Syracuse

The City of Syracuse is the fifth largest city in New York State. It is the epicenter of New York and the Central New York region, which is home to more than one million inhabitants. Located in the agricultural richness of Onondaga County, the city is known for its tech industry such as the GENIUS NY tech accelerator competition; a rapidly growing Downtown business district; and its proximity to major anchor employment institutions, including five colleges and universities, and four hospital systems. The city features natural assets like the Onondaga Creekwalk and the Syracuse Inner Harbor. The skyline is marked by new businesses and historic architecture. Its neighborhoods are among the most diverse in New York State and it is ranked among the best places to live by U.S. News and World Reports. The City of Syracuse is a 4.5 hour drive to cities like New York City, Toronto, Boston, and Philadelphia. Syracuse is a four-season city with a short but colorful spring, hot summer, cinematic falls, and exciting snow-filled winters accompanied by activities and winter tourism throughout the city and region. Our City, Syracuse, is shaping up to be a leading smart-city centered on engaging our people, strengthening our neighborhoods, and growing our region. Our city has a story and it lives here. Stay connected to our city at bit.ly/ourcitysyr_signup. #2 City Where U.S. Millennials Are Moving Most (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-25/where-u-s-millennials-are-moving-to-most-demographic-trends) #7 Most Secure US Cities to Live (Metropolitan Areas) (https://newsroom.farmers.com/2009-12-17-Sixth-Annual-Farmers-Insurance-Study-Ranks-Most-Secure-Places-to-Live-in-the-U-S) #28 of 100 Best Places to Live in U.S. 2017 (#1 in NYS) https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live