4 census tracts · pop 9,778 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.7/10
· range 3.1–8.2
South Valley is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Syracuse with 4 census tracts and a population of 9,778 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.7/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 45% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 27% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,144/month sits 10% higher than the Syracuse citywide average ($1,039).
Risk score
6.7
Elevated
4 tracts · population-weighted
South Valley vs SyracuseHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority52%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport45%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Valley
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
16.4%Housing insecurity
10.7%Utility shutoff threat
19.3%Food insecurity
18.8%SNAP enrollment
6.7%No health insurance
30.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Valley
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Valley?
South Valley scores 6.7/10 (Elevated tier) across 4 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does South Valley compare to Syracuse overall?
South Valley scores 2.0 points lower than Syracuse overall (8.7/10). Renters spend 45% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $1,144 vs $1,039.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Valley?
Average gross rent in South Valley is $1,144/month (pop-weighted across 4 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 45% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Valley residents are renters?
36% of South Valley households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Syracuse). The neighborhood has 9,778 residents.
Q5
Is South Valley a high social-vulnerability area?
South Valley sits in the 54th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
Which tracts in South Valley have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South Valley is census tract 36067006000 (score 8.2/10). Across the 4 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.1 to 8.2, a spread of 5.1 points.
Q7
How safe is South Valley for landlords?
South Valley carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.7/10). Pop-weighted across 4 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Syracuse as a whole (8.7/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South Valley?
South Valley has 9,782 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (60.4%), Black (non-Hispanic) (19%), Hispanic / Latino (9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
