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Sylvester, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Worth County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,557 Population 846/sq mi density
$59,808 Median Income $28,911 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $166,334 Zillow
$901 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
241 Violent Crime/100K 2,774 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,808 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sylvester, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,808
20% below
$28,911 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $166,334
Median Rent
$901/mo
23% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
37% below
2,774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Sylvester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sylvester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
44%
Rent
77%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
63%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sylvester 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

Sylvester residents earn a median household income of $59,808 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,911. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sylvester is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,334. Median rent is $901/month, with 29.8% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Sylvester reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,774/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Sylvester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sylvester has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population5,557
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density846/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,808
Per Capita$28,911
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$794

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$901
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$166,334
Housing Units2,474
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent241/100K
Property2,774/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation387 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Sylvester was founded in 1893.
The median home in Sylvester was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.