Downtown Syracuse offers a unique selection of shops and restaurants that appeal to a wide range of tastes and incomes. The 30,000 downtown workers and 2,444 residents provide a built-in market with enormous potential for downtown merchants and restauranteurs.

There are roughly 30,000 people working in 1,500 businesses and professional organizations in downtown Syracuse. Major employers include firms in banking, insurance, law, real estate, accounting, communications, high technology, and call centers. Downtown is also home to employees in utilities and government at the city, county, state and federal levels. Downtown employees enjoy the benefits of restaurants, shopping, services, parks, and post-work entertainment options all within walking distance.