Burnet Ave / Nichols Ave, Syracuse, NY
Is Burnet Ave / Nichols Ave a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe2201
Medium2406
Low2588
Other9167
385 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape127
Child involved100
Assault5
Other179
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police are dispatched to a possible verbal domestic dispute at an apartment on Pennington Street, near Boyden Street and Vine Street, with a reporting party requesting contact. | Boyden St, Syracuse, NY 13203 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported harassment incident at an upper apartment near Wolf Street and the intersections with First North Street and Second North Street. They were dispatched to meet with a person at the location. | Wolf St, Syracuse, NY 13208 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault with injuries at a residence near West Colvin Street by Midland Avenue and Hope Avenue in Syracuse. A woman on the second floor reported she had been bitten and struck with a bat, and she later requested an ambulance after initially refusing medical help. Multiple callers were reportedly involved in contacting dispatch about the incident. | W Colvin St, Syracuse, NY 13205 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS call was received for a patient with lips swelling and a possible allergic reaction near Coventry Road South in East Syracuse. | Coventry Rd S, East Syracuse, NY 13057 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are dispatched on a cold response to West Colvin Street near Midland Avenue and Hope Avenue in Syracuse for a reported assault involving an underage female with injuries, with instructions to stage before approaching. | W Colvin St & Midland Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are responding to injuries after a fall near Coventry Road South in the Town of Manlius. | Coventry Rd S, East Syracuse, NY 13057 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched for a possible physical domestic dispute near Butternut St (around Third Ave and Williston Ave) involving (name withheld) and her intoxicated parent (name withheld). The parent was reportedly throwing items while trying to find her; a younger sibling was reported in the home, and no weapons were reported. | Butternut St & 3rd Ave, Syracuse, NY 13208 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a possible fall injury involving an elderly female near Coventry Road South in the Town of Manlius. Details about injuries are unknown. Monroe Fire District also responded. | Coventry Rd S, East Syracuse, NY 13057 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported hit-and-run that allegedly occurred on the eastbound lanes of a nearby highway. They arranged to meet the reporting caller near Burnet Avenue in Syracuse to gather more information. | Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is dispatched to meet a caller at a location on Burnet Avenue in Syracuse regarding a reported hit-and-run involving a bus that occurred on eastbound I-690 near the T11 area. | Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206 | Traffic |
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Median Home Price
$235,918
Average Rent
$1,638
Vacancy Rate
2.8%
Overview
Burnet Ave / Nichols Ave is an urban neighborhood in Syracuse, NY, with a diverse population and established housing.
The area has a low vacancy rate and a mix of older single-family homes and apartment complexes.
UrbanDiverseEstablishedAffordable
Quick Facts
| Short Commute Share | 58.6% under 15 minutes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Burnet Ave / Nichols Ave has mostly owner-occupied housing with many homes built between 1940 and 1969.
| Owner Occupied Housing | Majority |
|---|---|
| Homes Built 1940-1969 | Significant share |
What buyers will notice right away
Many homes date from mid-20th century, reflecting a stable community.
Vacancy rate is low, indicating strong housing demand.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood is diverse with a mix of occupations and a higher rate of childhood poverty.
Cultural Diversity — Significant Arab and Yugoslav ancestry populations and Arabic language presence.
Short Commutes — Most residents have commutes under 15 minutes, among the shortest nationally.
| Children Below Poverty Line | 28.3% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Occupations | 42.8% |
| Sales & Service Occupations | 26.4% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Below average |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Executive, sales, manufacturing, clerical |
| Arab Ancestry | 6.9% |
| Yugoslav Ancestry | 1.0% |
| Arabic Speakers at Home | 5.7% |
Commute
Residents mostly drive alone or carpool, with very short commute times.
Burnet Ave / Nichols Ave offers short commutes and common car use.
Short Commutes — Most residents spend under 15 minutes commuting.
Car Use — High rates of driving alone and carpooling.
| Under 15 Minute Commute | 58.6% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Carpool | 15.1% |
Homes for sale near 13206
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$2,649,990
4 bd | 5 ba | 5,107 sqft
13206 Faberge Place
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$1,399,999
2 bd | 3 ba | 1,657 sqft
13206 Admiral Ave Unit F
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Burnet Ave / Nichols Ave?
The median home price is $235,918, less expensive than 82.9% of New York neighborhoods.
How diverse is the neighborhood?
It has significant Arab and Yugoslav ancestry populations and a high rate of Arabic speakers.
What are typical commute times?
Most residents have commutes under 15 minutes, among the shortest in the U.S.