At a Glance
Median Income
$53,973
$28,015 per capita
Home Value
$129,400
Zillow: $188,861
Median Rent
$638/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Sylvania Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sylvania's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sylvania a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sylvania residents earn a median household income of $53,973 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,015. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,482 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylvania is $129,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,861. Median rent is $638/month, with 30.9% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Sylvania reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,137/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Sylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylvania has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,005
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,973
Per Capita$28,015
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$3,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,400
Rent$638
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$188,861
Housing Units826
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,137/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,969/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,356 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sylvania was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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