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Sylvan Springs, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
Sylvan Springs, AL
At a Glance
How Sylvan Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sylvan Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sylvan Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sylvan Springs residents earn a median household income of $78,214 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,818. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylvan Springs is $197,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,748. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 22.8% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Sylvan Springs reports 677 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,420/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Sylvan Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylvan Springs has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.