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Sylva, NC
B
Population: 2,611
Home Price: $155,700
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Overview
Sylva is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 2,611. Sylva has a cool summer and wet winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
25.4 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Sylva, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$18,821
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$38,881
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
14.8%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
28.8%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
30.3
43.3
42.3
Gender
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.9%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.1%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
White
74.2%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.3%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.6%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
7.3%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
13.1%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$155,700
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$608
$682
$801
Family Households
25.8%
25.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
44.6%
44.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
40.8%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
59.2%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.0%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.7%
26.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.8%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
22.0%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
42.3%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
41.1%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
109.4
49.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
72.2
40.7
Assault
218.8
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Sylva
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
510.6
751.0
336.1
Theft
4631.7
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
291.8
184.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sylva, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
cheese
beer
cooking
pie
boom boom sauce
craft beer
bread
takeout
wine bar
starchy
nutrition
dishes
snack
mexican
refried beans
bacon
chipotle
french fries
taco bell
high school football
country music
college basketball
college football
basketball
football
athletics
mountain biking
wrestling
baseball
video games
major league
pro wrestling
pop culture
ncaa
athlete
coaches
nfl
collegiate
volleyball
library
local artists
liberal studies
literary
collections
creative
poster
nature
craft
studio
artists
collection
poetry
theatre
sculpture
drawing
mural
photography
curator
storytelling
mountain biking
books
video games
car enthusiast
random stuff
anime
random thoughts
hiking
pokemon
memes
bikes
cellphone repair
cosplay
pc gaming
gaming
gunpla
scifi
camping
outdoors
memorabilia
public relations
sports
pro wrestling
pop culture
tv
sports entertainment
television
communications
nfl nba
corporate
hospitality
sponsorships
mediadigital
comedy
creative
outdoor
hip hop
hiphop
studio
producer
mountain
mountains
mountain views
summer
mountain biking
sports
air conditioning
pet friendly
parks recreation
space
beach
winter
hiking
tourism management
nature
petfriendly
rec
camping
arts
photography
home depot
food truck
gift card
cyber monday
grocery store
packaging
collections
consignment shop
quisp
supplies
takeout
wine bar
grocery stores
bulk
christmas gifts
kits
walmart
cellphone repair
checkout
outlet
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