Sylva, North Carolina

Population 2,627

Sylva is located in Jackson County, NC. The population is 2,627, making Sylva the 2nd largest city in Jackson County.

There are 6 public schools in Sylva with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Sylva is moderate , and there are 39 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sylva is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sylva property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sylva include Sylva Township, Webster and Dillsboro.

Sylva Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 15.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29%

Crime Rate

56.74% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 292
  • Violent Crimes: 328
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 511
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

90.88% Higher than national avg.
  • 39 offenders in Sylva
  • 148.46 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

127 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 126

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Sylva, NC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Sylva's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Heritage Christian Academy

Victory Christian School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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39 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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5 Former Drug Labs view all

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $830
  • 2 Bedrooms: $940
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,170
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,430

Zip Codes

28779

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Environmental Hazards

127 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Sylva, NC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Sylva, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Sylva, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.37°
  • February 38.65°
  • March 46.35°
  • April 56.23°
  • May 62.75°
  • June 69.88°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 72.13°
  • September 65.2°
  • October 53.5°
  • November 44.85°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sylva, NC

Earthquakes
Sylva, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sylva, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sylva, NC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sylva, NC has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sylva, NC: $37,434

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sylva is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.65%
White Collar - 51.35%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

17 Cemeteries view all

5 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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