At a Glance
Median Income
$52,396
$30,499 per capita
Home Value
$376,900
Zillow: $401,940
Violent Crime
417/100K
3,545/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Sylvanite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sylvanite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sylvanite a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sylvanite residents earn a median household income of $52,396 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,499. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylvanite is $376,900 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,940. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Sylvanite reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,545/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Sylvanite hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylvanite has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population157
Median Age70.4 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,396
Per Capita$30,499
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
C+
Home Value$376,900
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$401,940
Housing Units104
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent417/100K
Property3,545/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain22.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,690 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute49 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sylvanite was built in 1988.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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