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Sylva, NC
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Sylva, NC
At a Glance
How Sylva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sylva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sylva a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sylva residents earn a median household income of $41,926 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,021. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,271 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylva is $195,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,379. Median rent is $768/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Sylva reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,434/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.4% of adults in Sylva hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylva has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.