Sylvania, AL

Living in Sylvania

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 17
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Schools 32
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Residents

2.5k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
78% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +11% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office30%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$1.8k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$435 Median Monthly Rent +$135 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas10%
Utility gas5%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sylvania

United States45
Alabama48
DeKalb County29

Property Crime in Sylvania

United States48
Alabama52
DeKalb County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump84%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 5 1
Feb 43 5 0
Mar 51 5 1
Apr 58 4 0
May 67 5 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 42 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvania

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding43
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sylvania, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sylvania, AL

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Floral Crest School
25 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Sylvania, AL

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Covenant College
37 miles, NE
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Berry College
40 miles, SE
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Shorter University
41 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sylvania, AL

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Airports

Airports near Sylvania, AL

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Lovell Field
47 miles, NE