Quality of Life and Culture in Sylvester, WV - PlaceVista

Sylvester, WV C+

Population: 183

Home Price: $77,900

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Overview

Sylvester is a village in the state of West Virginia with a population of 183. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Sylvester has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 40.6 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 Sylvester, WV

Employment and Income	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
Per Capita Income	$21,779	$24,785	$32,693
Median Household Income	$57,188	$47,861	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	15.3%	8.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	0.0%	16.4%	10.5%

Age	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
Median Age	38.7	43.8	42.3

Gender	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
Male	42.1%	49.2%	49.8%
Female	57.9%	50.8%	50.2%

Race	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
White	100.0%	92.7%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	3.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.1%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.4%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	2.5%	5.2%

Housing Information	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
Median Home Price	$77,900	$106,257	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$425	$519	$801
Family Households	54.2%	54.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	42.4%	42.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	72.9%	73.3%	72.9%
Renters	27.1%	26.7%	27.1%

Education	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	2.0%	9.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	41.0%	41.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	0.0%	17.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	6.0%	7.2%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	26.0%	9.6%	15.0%

Proficiency	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
Mathematics	NA%	39.6%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	NA%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
Murder	NA	5.0	3.0
Rape	NA	25.4	38.0
Robbery	NA	19.5	40.7
Assault	NA	172.6	188.5

Property Crime	Sylvester	West Virginia	United States
Burglary	NA	200.9	336.1
Theft	NA	1408.7	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	87.3	167.1
Arson	NA	6.7	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sylvester, WV

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