Sylvan Springs, AL
Living in Sylvan Springs
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute37
Public Transit4
Affordability64
Public Safety71
Airports22
Hospitals30
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+226 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian87%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$511Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sylvan Springs
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60
Property Crime in Sylvan Springs
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvan Springs
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado30
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sylvan Springs, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sylvan Springs, AL
Harvest Christian School
4 miles, SW
Restoration Academy
7 miles, E
Mt Pilgrim Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Deeper Life Academy
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sylvan Springs, AL
Miles College
8 miles, SE
Birmingham-Southern College
10 miles, E
University of Alabama at Birmingham
13 miles, E
Samford University
14 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sylvan Springs, AL
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11 miles, E
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
13 miles, E
Callahan Eye Hospital
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sylvan Springs, AL
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
90 miles, W
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
93 miles, SE