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Syracuse

Pop. 35,488·14th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Syracuse, UT
Median rent (all units)
$2,130/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$168
Rising (Monthly)
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Syracuse · $2,130
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,130/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
Local median income
$133,443/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Syracuse's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,740
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,300/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,130 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,560/yr
At $2,130/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Syracuse, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,488
Median income
$133,443
Median age
28.7
Renters
10.3%
Age distribution
36.3%
19.9%
27.8%
Under 1836.3%
18–3419.9%
35–5427.8%
55–648.3%
65+7.8%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black1.2%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
18.4%
38.6%
39.6%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college38.6%
Bachelor's+39.6%
Housing tenure
89.7%
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Syracuse, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,864 → $133,443
up 16.2%
Population
31,715 → 35,488
up 11.9%
Renter share
8.4% → 10.3%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
35.8% → 39.6%
+3.8 pts

Median household income rose from $114,864 to $133,443 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% shift. The population has grown by 11.9% since 2021, moving from about 31,715 residents to roughly 35,488. Renters now make up 10.3% of households, compared with 8.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.6% of adults here, versus 35.8% in 2021.

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At $2,130/mo, how Syracuse rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Syracuse rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Syracuse, UT

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Syracuse is $2,130/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,090/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($133,443/yr), Syracuse ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Syracuse an affordable city for renters?

Syracuse is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,130/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($133,443/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Syracuse falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Syracuse?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,130/mo in Syracuse. The local median household income is $133,443/yr, meaning the typical Syracuse household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Syracuse?

Rent in Syracuse has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Syracuse rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Syracuse is one of the pricier cities in Utah for rent, ranking #14 out of 54 tracked cities at $2,130/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Syracuse?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Syracuse ($2,130/mo): Layton ($1,653/mo), Clearfield ($1,692/mo), Roy ($1,712/mo).

What percentage of Syracuse residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.3% of Syracuse households are renters, while 89.7% are owner-occupied. Syracuse leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Syracuse rent compare to the national average?

Syracuse's median rent of $2,130/mo is $168 (9%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #14 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,130/mo, rent takes ~19% of Syracuse's median household income ($133,443/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Syracuse 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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