Alabama
Sylvania is a small town in Alabama with a population of 2,005. Residents earn $53,973 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sylvania receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sylvania offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sylvania is $53,973, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sylvania is $129,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sylvania is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,137 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Sylvania enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,973 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,015 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,891 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,482 |
| County GDP | $3,061M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 134 |
| Retail | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 98 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $129,400 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $188,861 |
| Median List Price | $205,000 |
| Median List Price | $205,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $133 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,969/100K |
| Exercise Access | 38.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,137.0/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 54.1/100K |
| Theft | 974.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 108.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.2 inches |
| 48% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,356 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5620°N, 85.8047°W |
| County FIPS | 01049 |
Winner: Republican by 74 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |