At a Glance
Median Income
$95,610
$47,431 per capita
Home Value
$233,700
Zillow: $313,460
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sylvania residents earn a median household income of $95,610 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,431. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylvania is $233,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,460. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Sylvania reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 872/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Sylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylvania has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,038
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,854/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,610
Per Capita$47,431
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,700
Rent$1,019
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$313,460
Housing Units8,055
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property872/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation664 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Sylvania was founded in 1833.
The median home in Sylvania was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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