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Sylvan Springs, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,559
Population
167/sq mi density
$78,214
Median Income
$33,818 per capita
$197,300
Home Value
$201,748 Zillow
$1,092
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
677
Violent Crime/100K
8,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,214 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,300 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
677 violent crimes/100K (78% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$197,300
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
27% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
578
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$197,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$201,748
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.8%
Owner-Occupied
17.2%
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:
$1,092/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $197,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $201,748 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,092 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 578 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 22.8% |