Sylvester, GA

Living in Sylvester

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 11
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Commute 82
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 15
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Schools 23
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Residents

5.9k Population -309 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black63%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$820 (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office17%
Service31%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$384 Median Monthly Rent +$104 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
LP gas4%
Utility gas19%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sylvester

United States45
Georgia43
Albany Metro Area73
Worth County29

Property Crime in Sylvester

United States48
Georgia59
Albany Metro Area78
Worth County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 52 4 0
Mar 59 5 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 3 0
Nov 58 3 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvester

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding27
Tornado28
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sylvester, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sylvester, GA

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Heritage Academy
20 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Sylvester, GA

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Thomas University
50 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sylvester, GA

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Airports

Airports near Sylvester, GA

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Columbus Airport
94 miles, NW