Sylva, NC

Living in Sylva

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 44
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 17
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Schools 34
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Residents

2.7k Population +116 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
48% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial12%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$2.9k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
70% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$144k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$547 Median Monthly Rent +$24 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas4%
Utility gas6%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sylva

United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1

Property Crime in Sylva

United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 5 4
Feb 39 5 2
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 54 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 38 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylva

Inland Flooding28
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sylva, NC

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Catamount School
2 miles, SE
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sylva, NC

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The Academy at Soar
9 miles, NE
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New Kituwah Academy
10 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Sylva, NC

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Brevard College
29 miles, E
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Warren Wilson College
47 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sylva, NC

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Angel Medical Center
16 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Sylva, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
53 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
89 miles, NE