Syracuse Apartments and Rentals

The economic and educational hub of the Central New York region, the city of Syracuse is located halfway between the state's east and west borders. With 145,216 residents as of 2010, it has remained an influential municipality in the Empire State and is home to a major university and hospitals that both serve and employ a large number of people in the area.

Listed on Forbes Magazine's 2010 list of the Top 10 Places to Raise a Family, the city has a balance of college culture and a small-town feel. People looking for Syracuse apartments for rent can choose from the more suburban and removed parts of the metropolis or get in the thick of things with students near the downtown area.

The region was settled in the mid 1600s, but it really took off in the mid 19th century, as the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 and the incorporation of Syracuse in 1847 helped to establish it as a trading outpost and manufacturing center. The metropolis grew out of this industrial background, and by 1900 it was manufacturing 90 percent of the garment pressing machines in the country.

Syracuse University was founded in 1870 and it has had a significant impact on the region, as students from all over come to the city in order to pursue higher education and bring business to many of the small stores located in the downtown area.

The university is the second largest employer in the city, and many residents work as faculty members or in the numerous administrative positions at the school. Several hospitals and health centers also provide job opportunities to eligible candidates in the area, and Lockheed-Martin has more than 2,000 employees on its staff in the metropolis.

Syracuse University is the major academic institution in the region, and people from all over the state come to enjoy some of the school's storied sports teams and its sprawling campus. With more than 20,000 students roaming the streets of the downtown area, it is hard to ignore the impact of college life on the city.

More established people looking for Syracuse apartments may want to avoid living in the areas that are dominated by the student body, but recent graduates and young professionals may prefer to find a residence there.

Though much of the housing in the area surrounding the university is where undergraduates reside during their college years, there are spots on the fringes that can accommodate families and young couples.

The median gross rent in Syracuse was $662 a month, according to the 2010 Census.

The residents of Syracuse can choose from numerous university-related activities for entertainment, as famous musicians and comedians frequently visit the school throughout the year. Families may look to other activities in the downtown area, and the many sprawling fields and recreation spaces earned the city a spot on the National Geographic Green Guide's Top 20 Green Cities list.

Syracuse students also participate in a number of community service events, working closely with residents to help keep the city clean and provide a safe and friendly atmosphere for families and visitors. These two groups also mingle at the city's annual State Fair, which is the longest running event of its kind in the country. It started in 1848 and is held each year at Archbold Stadium.

With more than $1.4 billion on the books to be invested in the city in the coming years, further growth and development are likely.

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