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Sylvania, AL
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Population: 1,848
Home Price: $105,200
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Overview
Sylvania is a small town in the state of Alabama with a population of 1,848. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Sylvania has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
22.5 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Sylvania, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,875
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,615
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
Median Age
38.3
41.9
42.3
Gender
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
Male
44.6%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
55.4%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
White
85.5%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.2%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.1%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.1%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$105,200
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$425
$527
$801
Family Households
42.4%
42.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.4%
31.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
70.5%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
29.5%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
12.6%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.3%
33.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.9%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.0%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
45.0%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.0%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
Murder
NA
4.7
3.0
Rape
NA
17.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
31.5
40.7
Assault
NA
79.4
188.5
Property Crime
Sylvania
Alabama
United States
Burglary
NA
149.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1977.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
116.7
167.1
Arson
NA
2.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sylvania, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sweet tea
cheese
steak
liquor
chili
grilled cheese sandwiches
italian
chicken sandwich
canned chili
margaritas
fare
festivals
bread
nachos
catering
booze
taco bell
dishes
snacks
farmers markets
high school football
football
college football
baseball
teams
basketball
college basketball
recruiting
coaching
nfl
aswa allstate
major league
scoutwriter
softball
soccer
athlete
nba
coaches
olympics
athletic
inspired by
cover art
imagery
jewelry
craft
storytelling
studio
literary
animation
fine arts
digital artist
creative
nature
poetry
creation
visual
library
logos
collection
illustrator
spending time
books
junk
vacations
gardening
pokmon
fulltime
nascar
fitness
gaming
sports
award winning
marketing
tv
storytelling
studio
digital media
content provider
recreation
broadcasting
podcasts
awardwinning
creative
entertainers
films
warner bros
lifestyle
documentaries
comedy
curated
sports
beautiful scenery
mountain
summer
space
mountains
tent
beach
nature
facilities
winter
landscaping
visitors
lakes
gardening
facility
jewelry
dollar tree
amazon
local walmart
local businesses
grocery store
gift certificates
mercantile
souvenirs
stickers
redbubble
drivethru
kroger
supermarket
deliveries
liquor stores
stocking
kits
apparel
ebay
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