Sylvan Springs, AL

Living in Sylvan Springs

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 17
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Schools 28
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Residents

1.9k Population +226 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian87%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office20%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$511 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sylvan Springs

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Sylvan Springs

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 61 4 0
May 69 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 53 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvan Springs

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sylvan Springs, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sylvan Springs, AL

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Restoration Academy
7 miles, E
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Deeper Life Academy
8 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Sylvan Springs, AL

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Miles College
8 miles, SE
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Samford University
14 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sylvan Springs, AL

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Callahan Eye Hospital
13 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Sylvan Springs, AL