Sylva, NC
Living in Sylva
Bikeability32
Walkability44
Commute81
Public Transit36
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports30
Hospitals72
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+116 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial12%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$2.9k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
70%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$547Median Monthly Rent+$24 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas4%
Utility gas6%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sylva
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in Sylva
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylva
Inland Flooding28
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sylva, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sylva, NC
Heritage Christian Academy
3 miles, S
Victory Christian School
9 miles, SW
The Academy at Soar
9 miles, NE
New Kituwah Academy
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sylva, NC
Western Carolina University
5 miles, S
Brevard College
29 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
40 miles, NE
Warren Wilson College
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sylva, NC
Harris Regional Hospital
1 miles, NE
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
10 miles, NW
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
13 miles, W
Angel Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sylva, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
38 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
53 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
65 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
89 miles, NE