At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$26,628 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $130,484
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
22.0% smoking rate
How Sylvarena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sylvarena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sylvarena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sylvarena residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,628. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylvarena is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,484. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
19.3% of adults in Sylvarena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylvarena has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population96
Median Age60.2 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$26,628
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$130,484
Housing Units39
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,495/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation376 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sylvarena was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.