The
Central New York Region is New York State's
agricultural center. The five-county area, which encompasses
3,590 square miles, borders Lake Ontario to the north and
embraces the State's heartland.
Weather
Mean Daily Temperature:
January 23.6° F
July 71.5° F
Workforce
Labor Force:
394,500
Households: 300,811
Total Personal Income: $20.8 billion
Per Capita Income: $26,719
Median Home Sales Price: (Syracuse/Onondaga County) $91,700
Population
781,773
Cayuga County 81,412
City of Auburn 28,186
Cortland County 48,639
City of Cortland 18,799
Madison County 69,795
City of Oneida 10,948
Onondaga County 459,288
City of Syracuse 145,164
Oswego County 122,639
City of Fulton 11,681
City of Oswego 18,027
Business
and Industry
Central
New York enjoys a diverse economy. The service sector
is the leading employer in the region, which boasts a
number of manufacturing industries as well. Among the
Fortune 500 industrial firms that have facilities in the
region are New Venture Gear, Bristol Myers-Squibb, Lockheed
Martin, Carrier Corporation and Cooper Industries.
Government,
retail trade, transportation, communications and public
utilities are major employers in the region. Dairy farming
and food processing are also significant contributors
to the area's economy.
Transportation
Highways:
Major east-west access is provided by the New York State
Thruway (I-90), which is bisected by Interstate 81, a
major north-south artery that runs from the Canadian border
south to Pennsylvania.
Air
Service: Hancock International Airport in Syracuse
is served by eight major airlines and two commuter airlines.
The Oswego County Airport and many other general aviation
facilities operate in the region. Syracuse boasts a recently
completed Intermodal Transportation Center which combines
rail, bus and taxi services, and is conveniently located
near the airport.
Rail
Service: Rail service is provided by Amtrak.
Bus
Service: Greyhound and Trailways provide regular
bus service. Regionally, service is provided by Centro,
S&O and small local carriers.
Higher
Education Institutions
More
than 60,000 students are enrolled in the region's institutions
of higher education. Major colleges and universities are
listed below. The six institutions with teacher education
programs appear in bold.
Colgate University
Le Moyne College
SUNY College at Cortland
SUNY College at Morrisville
SUNY College at Oswego
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse
Syracuse University
Wells College
Quality
of Life
Central
New York's abundance of natural resources supports a year-round
tourist and recreation industry. Lake Ontario, the Finger
Lakes and Oneida Lake provide opportunities for a variety
of water sports. Winter weather attracts alpine and nordic
skiers to the region. Art galleries, museums, winery tours,
the Burnet Park Zoo and the annual State Fair are just
a few of the area's many attractions. The City of Syracuse
has been highly rated by national publications for outstanding
quality of life, suitability for families and as a highly
desirable place to live.
