Living (And Working) in Syracuse

Located in Central New York State, Syracuse is ranked in the top 10% of metropolitan areas in the the most recent edition of the Prentice Hall Travel's "Places Rated Almanac". This ranking is based upon ten categorcies, including recreation, jobs, housing, education, health care, the arts and climate. Yes, Climate!

The climate is a distinct four seasons and average daily temperature in the winter can be 35'F, the summer average is balmy 82'F.

Recreation and Culture

• 40 museums and galleries, including the nationally known Everson Museum of Art, houses the nation's most comprehensive display of American ceramics
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, the 28th largest orchestra in the United States
• The Carrier Dome, home of Syracuse University athletics: the only domed stadium in the northeast
• The New York State Fair, the longest running state fair in the country, annually attracts more than 800,000 people from across the Northeast
• Syracuse Winterfest, annually attracts 200,000 people to the 10-day celebration
• The Carousel Center is a spectacular 1.5 million square foot shopping and entertainment center featuring 7 anchor stores, over 170 mall shops, 18 restaurants and eateries, a 19 screen cinema and a fully restored 1909 antique carousel.
• Armory Square offers some of the best and most unique shopping, dining, and entertainment Central New York has to offer.

   

  Check out these web pages for more info:

   

  • Local parks www.co.onondaga.ny.us/Parks/
  • Chmaber Music Festival www.skanfest.org/skanfest/
  • Syraucse Newspapers home page www.syracuse.com/
  • Local Chamber of Commerce www.visitsyracuse.org/

Housing

Housing at competitive rates is available in the environs. Several apartment complexes are within an easy commute or walking distance of the hospital complex. The average cost for a one bedroom apartment within walking distance of the complex is approximately $600.00 per month.

Additional housing information is available in the House Staff Office, (315) 464-4506.

Day Care

SUNY Health Science Center supported day care is available for children ages 10 weeks to 5 years. Fees are based on a sliding scale for affordability. Day care hours are from 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.