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Sylva, North Carolina: Home Prices, Schools & Demographics

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Sylva, North Carolina. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Sylva (Jackson, North Carolina), the median home price is $332,091; median household income is $57,817; the population is 7,305; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 548.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.

Sylva at a glance

Population

7,305

Median Household Income

$57,817

Typical Home Value

$332,091

School District Rating

6.1

Violent Crime Rate

548.8

Avg Commute Time

22.0

About Sylva

With 7,305 residents, Sylva is the 2nd most populated of 15 towns in Jackson. The median home value is $332,091, 27% below the Jackson median and 3% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $57,817 (4% above the Jackson median).

Sylva is a town in Jackson, North Carolina. hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every ZIP and census tract inside the town. Compare Sylva with neighboring towns or with anywhere else in the country.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, Redfin, and other public sources. Some metrics are spatially derived from finer-grained data (ZIPs and tracts) when the source does not publish at the town level directly.

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Sylva at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sylva, North Carolina?
Sylva has a population of 7,305 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Sylva, North Carolina?
The median home value in Sylva is $332,091, 27% below the Jackson median. Open the interactive map to see the distribution block by block.
What is the median household income in Sylva?
Median household income in Sylva is $57,817 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What county is Sylva, North Carolina in?
Sylva is in Jackson, North Carolina. The county page compares every town in Jackson on housing, schools, crime, and demographics.
How are the schools in Sylva?
Schools serving Sylva rate 6.1 out of 10 on hearthmap's school-district rating, a composite of math proficiency, reading proficiency, and graduation rates.

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