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Syracuse, UT

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Syracuse, UT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 26
Population34,009
Foreign Born1.3%
Population Density3,269people per mi²
Median Age28.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Historical data isn't available for Syracuse, Utah. Trends shown are for Utah, Utah.

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

179/100

79% above national average

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The Real Cost of Living in Syracuse, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $32k$60k
Comfortable $103k$152k
Luxury $158k+$246k+
Elite (Top 5%) $186k+$289k+
Affordability Ratio

87%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
14
Positive
23
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0mi

Hospital

9 within 20 miles

3.6mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

21.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Clearfield, UT

2.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf9Nearest 1.6 mi
Camping15Nearest 11.7 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 14.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$132k
76% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.3M
105% above US avg
College Educated
38.2%
9% above US avg
WFH
15.3%
7% above US avg
Homeownership
91.6%
40% above US avg
Median Home
$532k
89% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 94% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
5.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−23.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−7.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.02 / 1k Residents89% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.61 / 1k Residents54% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−39.5%
Burglary
0.20 / 1k Residents83% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.77 / 1k Residents64% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.22 / 1k Residents77% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Syracuse, Utah
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D-
Poor12.1% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Self-sufficient (80% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedCasinos · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season196 days240 frost-free
Annual Rainfall16.6"
Elevation4,285 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great592 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,269/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Lightning, Heat Wave, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 546 mi · coast 590 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$127.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNorth Las Vegas263k people are 376 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSLC21 mi away
Distance to State Capital24 miSalt Lake City, UT
Nearest Prison20 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T12:57:51.000Z

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