Syracuse
Utah

Davis County — Syracuse —
West Davis County's fastest-growing city — large lots,

Syracuse occupies the west-central Davis County valley floor at 4,330 feet — among the lowest elevations in the county, situated between the Wasatch foothills to the east and the Great Salt Lake's causeway to Antelope Island to the west. The city's western geography creates large, flat parcels that enabled the residential development patterns of the 1990s–2020s: subdivision lots consistently larger than what east-side Davis County cities can offer at comparable prices, frequently running 9,000–12,000 square feet versus the 7,500–9,000 square foot Davis County standard.

The result is a housing market with one of Davis County's best new construction availabilities combined with above-average lot sizes. Buyers who are choosing between Syracuse and Layton at the $440K–$500K price point will find Syracuse delivering newer construction and larger lots while Layton delivers more commercial maturity and closer Hill AFB proximity. Year-over-year appreciation of +4.1% is the highest in Davis County outside the premium bench communities — driven by growth-market demand dynamics. Use our investment analyzer to model Syracuse's strong appreciation trajectory.

The Syracuse Aquatic Center is the city's flagship public facility — one of the largest aquatic complexes in Davis County, with indoor and outdoor pools serving the city's young family demographic. Syracuse High School serves the city's north and central zones; Legacy Junior High and Syracuse Junior High handle the 7–9th grade population. The I-15/US-89 access points keep most Syracuse addresses within 35–45 minutes of downtown Salt Lake City. Use our commute calculator for precise estimates from specific Syracuse addresses.

Price Ranges by
Syracuse Neighborhood Zone

Syracuse's Market —
What the Numbers Mean for Buyers

Syracuse's +4.1% annual appreciation rate leads Davis County and reflects the growth premium that active-development markets command over built-out established cities. Buyers who purchased in 2019–2020 have seen the largest equity gains in the county in percentage terms. The continued availability of new construction serves as both a growth catalyst and a price ceiling — as long as new builds in the $460K–$520K range are available, resale properties in the same zone face natural competition from buyers who prefer new-construction warranties and modern floor plans.

The absorption rate of 1.5 months confirms active seller's market conditions. The higher active listing count (40–70 homes vs Centerville's 15–30) makes pricing analysis more reliable in Syracuse than in smaller-inventory markets — your agent can pull 20+ comparable sales within a 0.5-mile radius in most Syracuse zones. The list-to-sale ratio of 97–102% means new construction in spring often exceeds list price; established resale is typically at list or just below. Understanding this distinction before making an offer matters.

For investors, Syracuse's above-average cap rates (4.0–4.8%) combined with the highest appreciation rate in the county creates a dual-return profile that few Northern Utah markets can match. Large lots in the lake-adjacent west zone are particularly compelling for investors who anticipate longer hold periods — the lot size premium tends to appreciate faster than square footage as developable land along the Great Salt Lake becomes increasingly constrained. Use our investment analyzer to model specific purchase scenarios.

Schools Serving
Syracuse

Syracuse is served entirely by the Davis School District. Always verify your specific address's school assignments directly with Davis SD before purchase.