Sylva, NC 28779 has a population of approximately 17,367 and experiences a population change rate of 27.49%. The population density is 161.8 / sq mi .
Sylva, NC 28779 has a population of approximately 17,367 and experiences a population change rate of 27.49%. The population density is 161.8 / sq mi .
The median household income for Sylva, NC 28779 is $52,140, with 7,784 households and an average household size of 2.34.
The median value of a home in Sylva, NC 28779 is $309,000 with an appreciation rate of 22.10%. 54.43% of housing in the state is owned while 27.82% is rented.
The cost of living in Sylva, NC 28779 is 89.9 %.
The unemployment rate in Sylva, NC 28779 is 3.50%, and recent job growth is at -1.00%. Future job growth is projected at 36.67%.
The sales tax rate in Sylva, NC 28779 is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 4.99% .
School expenditures in Sylva, NC 28779 are $11,932, and the school ratio is 13.9:1.
The average high temperature in July is 83.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.9 inches per year, with 7.9 inches of snow per year.