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Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still , affordability keeps dropping, and are becoming harder to find as home values . This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Syracuse?

To find out, found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Syracuse right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

1078 Willowdale Rd, Skaneateles, NY 13152
- Price: $499,000
- 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,805
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53 Utica St, Hamilton, NY 13346
- Price: $450,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,526
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3354 Hayes Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,072
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3228 Cedarvale Rd, Nedrow, NY 13120
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,020
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203 E Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066
- Price: $449,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,985
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5777 Buttonvale Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,664
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181 Creamery Rd, Oswego, NY 13126
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,041
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21 Wedgeworth Dr, West Monroe, NY 13167
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,859
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135 Peridot Dr, Syracuse, NY 13219
- Price: $489,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,055
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110 Old Farm Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066
- Price: $469,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,013
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8751 Blue Heron Cir, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Price: $450,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,766
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53 Dylan Dr, Central Square, NY 13036
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,384
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21 State St, Phoenix, NY 13135
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,181
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2254, Otisco, NY
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,540
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3554 Cody Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,358
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7404 Bonney Hill Rd, Hamilton, NY 13346
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,792
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8187 Trellis Brook Ln, Liverpool, NY 13090
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,440
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1404 Riverbend Dr, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Price: $479,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,227
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8540 Angus Path, Cicero, NY 13039
- Price: $479,815
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,000
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4638. Lot 5 Pauli Dr, Manlius, NY 13104
- Price: $471,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,737
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636 County Route 37, Central Square, NY 13036
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,711
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404 Dewport Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,640
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115 Bloomfield St, Van Buren, NY 13027
- Price: $479,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,626
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8532 Angus Path, Cicero, NY 13039
- Price: $474,655
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,625
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240 Marineview Dr, Chittenango, NY 13037
- Price: $465,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,604
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7353 Lakeshore Rd, Cicero, NY 13039
- Price: $449,900
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,408
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217 Sloperville Rd, Altmar, NY 13302
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,663
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141 Chipman Ln, Sandy Creek, NY 13145
- Price: $474,900
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,616
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8024 Timber Banks Pkwy, Lysander, NY 13027
- Price: $490,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,600
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3066 New York 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
- Price: $479,000
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,616
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