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Sylvania, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · DeKalb County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,005
Population
235/sq mi density
$53,973
Median Income
$28,015 per capita
$129,400
Home Value
$188,861 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,973 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $638/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$129,400
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
826
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$129,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$188,861
Median Sale Price
$250,000
Median List Price
$205,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.8%
Owner-Occupied
32.2%
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:
$638/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
23 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $129,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,861 |
| Median Sale Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $205,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 826 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 30.9% |