Population
Syracuse
34,009
Mason
35,148
Median Income
Syracuse
$132,459
Mason
$124,407
Home Value
Syracuse
$531,600
Mason
$397,900
Rent
Syracuse
$2,006
Mason
$1,670
Crime Rate
Syracuse
0.52
Mason
0.36
Cost of Living
Syracuse
192.8
Mason
176.5
Avg Temp
Syracuse
N/A
Mason
N/A
Unemployment
Syracuse
1.0%
Mason
2.4%
How Similar Are Syracuse & Mason?
Mason is Syracuse's #11 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Syracuse
34,009
Mason
35,148
Both cities have similar populations — Syracuse at 34,009 and Mason at 35,148.
Violent Crime
Syracuse
0.52
Mason
0.36
Syracuse has a 15% higher violent crime than Mason.
Property Crime
Syracuse
5.01
Mason
5.29
Both cities have similar property crime — just a 5% difference.
Political Leaning
Syracuse
60.8%
Mason
65.3%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 7% difference.
Unemployment
Syracuse
1.0%
Mason
2.4%
Mason's unemployment is significantly higher than Syracuse's — 58% difference.
Median Income
Syracuse
$132,459
Mason
$124,407
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Syracuse
$531,600
Mason
$397,900
Syracuse has a 25% higher home values than Mason.
Education
Syracuse
20.5%
Mason
42.3%
Mason's education is significantly higher than Syracuse's — 52% difference.
Demographics
Syracuse
89.5%
Mason
74.8%
Syracuse has a 16% higher demographics than Mason.
Cost of Living
Syracuse
192.8
Mason
176.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 8% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Syracuse and Mason share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Mason leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMason has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,051 vs $1,281 in Syracuse (22% lower). Mason has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,353 vs $1,614 in Syracuse (19% lower). Mason scores 198.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 227.7 in Syracuse.
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Housing Market — Syracuse leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSyracuse has a median property tax of $2,571 vs $5,117 in Mason (50% lower). Syracuse has a median home value of $531,600 vs $397,900 in Mason (34% higher). Mason has a vacancy rate of 2.6% compared to 3.4% in Syracuse.
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Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSyracuse has a unemployment rate of 1.0% compared to 2.4% in Mason. Mason has a per capita income of $61,336 vs $40,777 in Syracuse (34% higher). Mason has a work from home of 21.4% compared to 15.3% in Syracuse.
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Crime & Safety — Mason leads
Source: FBI UCRMason has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 0.06 compared to 0.28 in Syracuse. Syracuse has a property crime clearance of 27.8% compared to 7.4% in Mason. Mason has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.17 compared to 0.49 in Syracuse.
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Schools & Education — Mason leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauMason has a bachelor's degree or higher of 42.3% compared to 20.5% in Syracuse. Mason has a high school diploma or higher of 52.1% compared to 30.9% in Syracuse.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMason has a population of 35,148, about 1x the size of Syracuse (34,009). Syracuse skews younger with a median age of 28.7 vs 42.2.
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Syracuse
Mason
Healthcare — Syracuse leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareSyracuse: 4.3 vs Mason: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Syracuse: 5 vs Mason: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Syracuse leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSyracuse has a public transit of 0.8% compared to 0.4% in Mason. Mason has a work from home of 21.4% compared to 15.3% in Syracuse. Syracuse has a drive alone of 74.0% compared to 72.5% in Mason.
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