Sylvania, AL
Living in Sylvania
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute62
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety77
Airports62
Hospitals32
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
78%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office30%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$1.8k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$435Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas10%
Utility gas5%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sylvania
United States45
Alabama48
DeKalb County29
Property Crime in Sylvania
United States48
Alabama52
DeKalb County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvania
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding43
Tornado32
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sylvania, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sylvania, AL
Cornerstone Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
Beth Haven Christian Academy
25 miles, SW
Floral Crest School
25 miles, NE
Mountain View Christian Academy
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sylvania, AL
Covenant College
37 miles, NE
Berry College
40 miles, SE
Shorter University
41 miles, SE
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sylvania, AL
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
9 miles, S
Highlands Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Cherokee Medical Center
29 miles, S
Marshall Medical Centers
31 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sylvania, AL
Lovell Field
47 miles, NE
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
88 miles, SW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
101 miles, SE