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28779 (Sylva, NC)

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Area Highlights

28779 (Sylva, NC) residents have a median age of 42 years old, with employment highest in the healthcare practitioners and administrative support industries.

16,644 Population

The population has increased by 2.9% since the year 2010.

7,602 Households

$56,513 /yr
Median Household Income

$280,000
Median Home Sale Price

21m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

42 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.1
persons per
household

49.7%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 30%
Some College 18%
Bachelors Degree 16%
Associates Degree 14%
Graduate Degree 14%
Some High School 8%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 30.38% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
19.6% of households have children

Area Schools

PK-8
1.8 MILES
B-
Fairview Elementary School
6-8
1.8 MILES
B
Catamount School
9-12
1.8 MILES
B
Smoky Mountain High School
9-12
2 MILES
A
Jackson County Early College
KG-7
2.8 MILES
Heritage Christian Academy
KG-8
2.9 MILES
B
Scotts Creek Elementary School
KG-12
3.3 MILES
F
Jackson Community School
PK-12
9 MILES
Victory Christian School

Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area.

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Economics

$56,513 /yr
Median Household Income
$280,000
Median Sales Price
21 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 19.21% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 91%
  • Work from Home 5%
  • Walk or Bike 2%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 4,979 53%
Rented 2,623 28%
Vacant 1,871 20%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 70%
Blue Collar 30%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 42 years old. The smallest percentage group is 65-74 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 84%
Hispanic 7%
Other 4%
Native American 3%
Black 2%
Asian 2%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 84%, followed by Hispanic at 7%, Other at 4%, and Native American at 3%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

82° July
Hottest Average Month
24° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
24°
47°
Feb
26°
50°
Mar
32°
58°
Apr
39°
67°
May
47°
74°
Jun
54°
79°
Jul
59°
82°
Aug
58°
81°
Sep
52°
76°
Oct
40°
68°
Nov
32°
57°
Dec
26°
49°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$14,000
For sale
0.78 acres

Lt 17 Enchanted Forest Dr
Sylva, NC 28779

$14,500
For sale
2.38 acres

Parris Branch Road
Sylva, NC 28779

$17,500
For sale
2.85 acres

Tbd Ivy Ridge Circle
Sylva, NC 28779

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