Sylva, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,600 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,926 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$195,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$361 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$633 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
3
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 36
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 1 54
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 50, NC State House District 119, NC
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Schools

Fairview Elementary
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Catamount School
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Smoky Mountain High School
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Jackson Co Early College
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Southwestern Community College
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
Western Carolina University
5 miles, S • 1.9 star
Haywood Community College
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
Brevard College
29 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harris Regional Hospital
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Angel Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
38 miles, E • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
53 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
88 miles, NE • 1 star
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