At a Glance
Median Income
$46,384
$24,824 per capita
Home Value
$156,800
Zillow: $159,668
Median Rent
$717/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
558/100K
5,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Sylacauga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sylacauga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sylacauga a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sylacauga residents earn a median household income of $46,384 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,824. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylacauga is $156,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,668. Median rent is $717/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Sylacauga reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,770/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Sylacauga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylacauga has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population12,388
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,384
Per Capita$24,824
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$4,496M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,800
Rent$717
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$159,668
Housing Units5,905
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent558/100K
Property5,770/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault354/100K
Burglary1,328/100K
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation551 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sylacauga was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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