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Sylacauga, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,388
Population
612/sq mi density
$46,384
Median Income
$24,824 per capita
$156,800
Home Value
$159,668 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
558
Violent Crime/100K
5,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,384 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$156,800
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.0%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,905
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$156,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$159,668
Median Sale Price
$135,750
Median List Price
$169,499
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.0%
Owner-Occupied
48.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$717/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,023/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
121 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
26.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$102
Active Inventory
60
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
52.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $156,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $159,668 |
| Median Sale Price | $135,750 |
| Median List Price | $169,499 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $102 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,023 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 121 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.7% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 60 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $102 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,905 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |