Syracuse, Utah

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Syracuse, Utah
settlement_type = City
nickname =
motto = Provide quality affordable services while promoting community pride, fostering economic development and managing growth.

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image_caption = Syracuse City Municipal Center


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mapsize = 250px
map_caption = Location of Syracuse, Utah


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Utah
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Davis

government_footnotes =
government_type = Mayor-council government
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Fred Panucci
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leader_name1 =
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = September 3, 1935

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 22.6
area_land_km2 = 22.6
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 8.7
area_land_sq_mi = 8.7
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
population_footnotes =
population_total = 9398
population_density_km2 = 416.6
population_density_sq_mi = 1078.9

timezone = Mountain (MST)
utc_offset = -7
timezone_DST = MDT
utc_offset_DST = -6
elevation_footnotes =
elevation_m = 1306
elevation_ft = 4285
latd = 41 |latm = 5 |lats = 3 |latNS = N
longd = 112 |longm = 3 |longs = 48 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 84075
area_code = 801
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 49-74810GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1433147GR|3
website = http://www.syracuseut.com
footnotes =

Syracuse is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States, between the Great Salt Lake and Interstate 15, about convert|25|mi|km north of Salt Lake City. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Syracuse was incorporated on September 3, 1935.

The population was 9,398 at the 2000 census. The city grew rapidly during the 1990s.

Geography

Syracuse is located at coor dms|41|5|3|N|112|3|48|W|city (41.084167, -112.063426)GR|1, at an approximate elevation of 4,240 feet (1,290 m).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.7 square miles (22.6 km²), none of which is covered with water. The city is located on the eastern side of the Great Salt Lake. Syracuse, like many other places in Utah and surrounding desert states, has hot, dry summers, and cold, snowy winters. Spring is the wettest season.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 9,398 people, 2,490 households, and 2,263 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,078.9 people per square mile (416.6/km²). There were 2,601 housing units at an average density of 298.6/sq mi (115.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.81% White, 1.40% Asian, 0.43% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.65% of the population.

There were 2,490 households out of which 60.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.1% were non-families. 7.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.8 and the average family size was 3.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 39.8% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $58,223, and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $41,346 versus $24,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,989. About 2.1% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Commercial Development

In the Spring of 2006, a large national commercial developer began construction on a new Town Center which is located on the land south of Syracuse Jr. High School and within walking distance of the city offices, police and fire stations, community center, and many of the city's houses. The Town Center Development will include many large retail chains such as a Starbucks, Wendy's (announced), Checker Auto Parts, Baskin-Robbins, Godfather's Pizza, Papa Murphy's Take-and-Bake Pizza, Quiznos, Taco Del Mar(out of business) , Gandolfo's, and The UPS Store. Some other small locally-owned businesses have also located in this establishment, including Artichoke Fields (out of business), Happy Rabbit Snow & Skate (Moved to Newgate Mall in Ogden, Utah), and The Mobile Source (an exclusive T-Mobile dealer). All these retail stores are anchored around a Wal-Mart Supercenter. The town center may also include other restaurants and housing areas.

Syracuse Town Center Stores:
* American Family Insurance
* Artichoke Fields (out of business)
* Baskin-Robbins
* Checker Auto Parts
* FitnesStar Health Club
* Happy Rabbit Snow & Skate (Moved to Newgate Mall in Ogden, Utah)
* Isola Tan
* The Mobile Source
* Papa Murphy's
* Quiznos
* Starbucks
* Taco del Mar (out of business)
* The UPS Store
* Wal-Mart Supercenter

Syracuse Cinema, restaurants, retail space and office spaceThe 10 acre parcel just west of the Wal-Mart Supercenter will is being and includes a 6-screen stadium seated theater, retail and restaurant pads, and office space. Leasing information can be obtained by contacting Hawes Brubaker Neider at 801-277-1011. Construction of the new cinema and adjacent retail locations began on Thursday, July 19, 2007.

"Syracuse Stadium 6" (partially) opened May 22, 2008.

Lots on Antelope Drive are also available, offering big box, mid-box, and small business properties. A November 2007 vote overturned a decision to block the serving of alcohol in the city, as citizens hoped to attract high-quality "sit-down" restaurants.

chools

* Syracuse Elementary
* Bluff Ridge Elementary
* Cook Elementary
* Buffalo Point Elementary (under construction)
* Syracuse Arts Academy (Elementary Charter School)
* Syracuse Jr. High School
* Syracuse High School

References

External links

* [http://www.syracuseut.com Official Website of Syracuse City, Utah]
* [http://www.syracuseut.com/page.php/others-history/History Syracuse history] , from the city's official website
* [http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/county_info/city.cfm Map of cities in Davis County] , from the county's official website
* [http://www.syracuseutweather.com Local Syracuse, Utah Weather] , live weather data provided by a personal weather station located in the [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=2161+w+2375+s,+syracuse+ut&ll=41.079319,-112.067842&spn=0.015593,0.039911&t=k&om=1 Hansen Meadows] subdivision.