Sylva Township, NC
Living in Sylva Township
Bikeability17
Walkability40
Commute81
Public Transit21
Affordability88
Public Safety100
Airports30
Hospitals73
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation+194 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
38%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate23%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$211kMedian Home Value+$66k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$545Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas13%
Utility gas7%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sylva Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in Sylva Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylva Township
Inland Flooding32
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sylva Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sylva Township, NC
Heritage Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
The Academy at Soar
7 miles, NE
New Kituwah Academy
10 miles, NW
Victory Christian School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sylva Township, NC
Western Carolina University
6 miles, S
Brevard College
28 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
39 miles, NE
Warren Wilson College
45 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sylva Township, NC
Harris Regional Hospital
1 miles, SW
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
10 miles, NW
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
14 miles, W
Haywood Regional Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Sylva Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
37 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
53 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
65 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, NE