Sylvania, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,621 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,536 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$531 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$331 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Screven County
3
Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Screven County
4
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 2 0 63
May 2 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, GA State Senate District 23, GA State House District 159, GA
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Schools

Screven County High School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Screven County Elementary School
1 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Georgia Southern University
24 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Ogeechee Technical College
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
East Georgia State College
40 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

East Georgia Regional Medical Center
24 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
88 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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