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Rooted in community and south side pride
Community is a keyword in Southside, fittingly located on the south side of Syracuse. Pride echoes through the areas of Elmwood, Brighton, Southwest and Strathmore – all of which make up this urban neighborhood. Heritage and culture are evident through the various local and family-owned businesses along South Salina Street. "A lot of the Black leadership and the interesting African American businesses in the city are in this neighborhood," says Gregory Munno, board member of "The Stand", a Southside newspaper. “There's a tremendous amount of history and family connection and pride in people that live here." This community-based news website features articles in both English and Spanish, reflecting Southside’s growing cultural diversity. Convenience is also key in the neighborhood: On the west side is a commercial shopping district; to both the north and the south are two major hospitals; Syracuse University sits to the east, and spacious city parks are in the heart of Southside. The area also offers easy access to Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11, which run through the neighborhood.
Scenic greens and lake views at Onondaga Park
Southside residents are only a short walk from various parks and recreational spaces. Onondaga Park offers scenic green space with athletic courts and fields. The rustic stone bridge and gazebo overlooking Hiawatha Lake make for picturesque backdrops. The park also has sunken gardens to explore, a public pool, a spray pad and a 5-mile paved walking trail called the Creekwalk. “The Creekwalk actually goes all through Syracuse and downtown,” says Valerie Morris, an associate broker with Adolfi Real Estate. “It’s a fairly new feature.” Residents who live near this trail – which follows the Onondaga Creek, connecting Southside to downtown Syracuse – might be subject to flooding. In addition to downtown, the Creekwalk also connects to the 30–acre Kirk Park. This park features a covered basketball court, tennis courts, athletic fields for youth league games and the Seals Community Center. A few blocks south, Elmwood Park is a 65-acre park with athletic fields and courts, a playground and more walking trails. Golfers gather on the west side, where Bellevue Country Club offers a private 18-hole golf course and an Olympic-sized pool.
The Gazebo at Onondaga Park is connected to the main trail with a bridge.
Come take Fido out for a walk in Upper Onondaga Park in Southside.
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Local eats on Salina Street and South Avenue
On South Salina Street, Chi'Soul Food is a counter-service takeout spot that serves soul food classics. A few blocks up the road, The Café Sankofa Cooperative is a nonprofit that provides access to fresh food through a weekly farmers market, organizes fitness and mindfulness programs and hosts workshops to promote community health. Sankofa, which in the Twi language of Ghana means to "go back and get it," speaks to the cooperative's mission to bring along any community members who may have been left behind in the past. The organization emphasizes the importance of equitable access to a healthy lifestyle. To the north on South Avenue, Jerkhut is a popular spot for authentic Jamaican cuisine. A bit further down the avenue, Swallow’s is the local watering hole for post-dinner drinks. “A lot of people like the area because of all the small convenience stores,” Morris says. “If they don’t have a car, they can walk to the markets and restaurants.” Larger shopping excursions happen on the west side, where there’s Wegmans and the Western Lights shopping plaza.
The Deli On Valley is a newer and popular eatery near Southside serving subs and sandwiches.
Come to Ma' Dears Total Image in Southside to get a fresh, new hairstyle.
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Home variety in Strathmore, Brighton and Elmwood
Sidewalks typically run along the residential streets of Southside, where some homes have enough yard space for rain gardens and decorative trees. And because Syracuse oftentimes averages more than 100 inches of snowfall and below-freezing temperatures every winter, many homeowners invest in generators. Street parking is common, but some areas feature properties with driveways. Homes fit a wide range of budgets and lifestyles. "The housing is incredibly diverse, going from an almost suburban community in Strathmore, with some of the best housing stock you're going to see in Syracuse,” Munno says. More traditional housing styles are found in Southwest, Brighton and Elmwood. American Foursquare homes with dormers and spacious covered porches sit alongside a variety of colonial styles built in the early 1900s. Multifamily stick-style homes and investment properties in need of full renovations can cost between $20,000 and $95,000. Move-in ready single-family dwellings that offer 1,000 to 2,000 square feet of space might run from $100,000 to around $200,000. On the west side in the Strathmore section, there is a new subdivision with brand new 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom condominiums priced at $400,000.
Southside homes tend to fit a wide range of budgets and lifestyles.
In some areas of Southside, homes can have larger front and back yards.
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Building Men Program at Corcoran High School
Neighborhood students can begin at Bellevue Elementary before advancing to sixth through eighth grade at Brighton Academy, both of which receive a C-minus Niche grade. Corcoran High School, graded a C-plus, offers the Building Men Program, which helps young male students develop their purposes through mentorship and community service opportunities. According to CAP Index, Southside receives a crime score of 6 out of a possible 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4. But school-aged community outreach programs like these share the goal of reducing crime in the area. Private school options in the area include Most Holy Rosary School, a private Catholic kindergarten through sixth-grade school. On the same campus is the Catholic Church of the Most Holy Rosary, although Southside is home to several different religious denominations of the Christian faith.
Corcoran High in Southside is home of the Cougars.
The Southwest Community Center is located in Southside and offers many youth programs.
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Getting around on Interstate 81 or the Centro
Commuters can hop onto Interstate 81 or U.S. Route 11 and reach destinations north of downtown, including Oneida Lake and Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Access to these thoroughfares also makes it convenient for residents to work at or visit Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University, both located just north of Southside. The Centro Syracuse bus services the area, with several stops along South Avenue and South Salina Street.
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Parks in this Area
Upper Onondaga Park
Kirk Park
Gazebo at Onondaga Park
Onondaga Park
Elmwood Park
McKinley Park
Rand Tract Park
Roesler Park
Transit
Airport
Syracuse Hancock International
17 min drive
Bus
Oakwood Ave & Garfield Ave
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Onondaga Ave & Cheney St
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Onondaga Ave & Onondaga Ter
Bus
W Brighton Ave & Hope Ave
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South Ave & Hillview Ave
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Glenwood Ave & Reed Ave
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Stolp Ave & Duane St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southside
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside, Syracuse sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Southside, Syracuse over the last 12 months is $147,319, up 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 1-bath home that perfectly blends charm and modern updates. Step inside to a freshly painted interior featuring a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The updated kitchen boasts stylish finishes and plenty of cabinet space, flowing nicely into a formal dining room ideal for entertaining. The bathroom has been
Welcome to 128 Richardson Ave, where classic charm meets modern elegance in the heart of Syracuse. From the moment you step onto the covered front porch you'll notice this house has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom. Inside you're greeted by a striking staircase with rich painted woodwork setting the tone for a space that's stylish and inviting. The main level offers effortless flow
Tenants on premises and require 48 hours notice. Part of a 6 properties, 16-unit package that includes 1864 Bellevue St., 314 Grant Ave., 313 Liberty St., 517 Geddes St., 308 Erie St. and 290 W. Seneca Tpke. Package is listed for $975,000. Currently there are rented to one big family for $1700/month plus utilities. It has 3-bedroom, 1 full bath in each unit. Rent can be higher so there are
Tenants on premises and require 48 hours notice. Part of a 6 property, 16 unit package that includes 1864 Bellevue St., 314 Grant Ave., 313 Liberty St., 517 Geddes St., 308 Erie St. and 290 W. Seneca Tpke. Package is listed for $975,000. Fully rented 3-family with separate utilities, great income producers and w/14% cash on cash return.
Looking for fixer upper, contractors, flippers and investors please! This 4-unit home is screaming for tender loving care and will need total renovation. There is one unit of studio, two units of 2-bedroom, one unit of 3-bedroom. It will need major work but Onondaga St is getting a lot of attention from the City and investors. If you can spend the time, sweat equities and imagination, you can
Potential tenants must fill out application and credit check at RentSpree prior to showing. We will send you the link application via email. Please note all occupants must fill out the application separately. This spacious 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath with driveway for parking in Strathmore. It has a living room, formal dining room & an eat-in kitchen. Quiet neighborhood with hardwood floors
Conveniently Located in the Heart of Downtown Syracuse next to the Historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Walking distance to local attractions and nightlife, including the Landmark Theater, OnCenter, War Memorial, Armory Square and Salt City Market. Symphony Place will consist of 29 one-bedroom and 46 two-bedroom units featuring Hardwood or LVT flooring, Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel
Cute 3 bedroom spacious lower apartment nestled on a quiet street, walking distance to Onondaga Pool & Onondaga Park at the end of the street! Landlord does Not allow smoking inside the home. Pets allowed no bigger than 25lbs with a $50 security & $25@ month more in rent. The tenant is responsible for any damage the pet might create. The pet cannot be any disturbance to the other tenant in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
24,388
Median Age
34
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,545
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,844
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
82''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
