Sylvania, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
243 Population 217/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $27,754 per capita
$139,400 Home Value $236,096 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,400 home value, $685/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sylvania, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$27,754 per capita
Home Value
$139,400
51% below
Zillow: $236,096
Median Rent
$685/mo
41% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
49%
Rent
59%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sylvania a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,754. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sylvania is $139,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,096. Median rent is $685/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

21.1% of adults in Sylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sylvania has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population243
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$27,754
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,400
Rent$685
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$236,096
Housing Units93
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Premature Death7,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,354 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Sylvania was founded in 1795.
The median home in Sylvania was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.