Average Electric Bill in Syracuse, NY

What a typical household in Syracuse pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.

Data through June 2026 EIA, verified Oct 11, 2026

A typical household in Syracuse pays about $107.28/month for electricity at roughly 16.67¢/kWh. Basis: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$107.28/mo≈ $1,287.37/yr Rate16.67¢/kWh State usage574 kWh/moNew York average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in New York over 12 months — the rate environment Syracuse households pay into.

New York average bill (12 months) ▼ 22.7% over Jul 25–Jun 26
New York average bill (12 months) $126 $173 $219 $169 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.

Data basisNiagara Mohawk Power Corp., 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityNiagara Mohawk Power Corp. · 1,532,294 residential customers
State contextNew York: $169.26/mo average bill
Population≈ 146,934 (2020 Census, approx.)

Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.

Common questions

What is the average electric bill in Syracuse?

Expect roughly $107.28 per month for a typical household in Syracuse — based on Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Syracuse?

About 16.67¢ per kWh (Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Syracuse pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Syracuse higher or lower than the New York average?

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. averages $107.28 — below the state average of $169.26.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.) · EIA residential retail-sales series (New York) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.