At a Glance
Median Income
$45,536
$26,043 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
Zillow: $137,406
Median Rent
$587/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
4,203/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 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
3.0 / 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 $45,536 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,043. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 295 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylvania is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,406. Median rent is $587/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Sylvania reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,203/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Sylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylvania has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,621
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,536
Per Capita$26,043
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$427M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$587
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$137,406
Housing Units1,241
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent288/100K
Property4,203/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault247/100K
Burglary906/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,035/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation224 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute33 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Sylvania was founded in 1790.
The median home in Sylvania was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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