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Sylvan Hills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
493 Population 1,297/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $76,228 per capita
$297,000 Home Value $241,854 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,156 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$297,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sylvan Hills, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,250
21% above
$76,228 per capita
Home Value
$297,000
5% above
Zillow: $241,854
Violent Crime
52/100K
86% below
1,156/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
21% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sylvan Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sylvan Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
105%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sylvan Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sylvan Hills residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,228. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sylvan Hills is $297,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,854. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Sylvan Hills reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,156/100K.

Education

40.7% of adults in Sylvan Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sylvan Hills has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population493
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density1,297/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$76,228
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$297,000
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$241,854
Housing Units227
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent52/100K
Property1,156/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,158 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sylvan Hills was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.