Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 2,559
Population Density 798 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 1,380
Male Population 1,179
Median Age 38.79 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 68%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Distance to WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY 6 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 1,292
Family Households 740
Average Family Size 2.47
Average Household Income $37,485
Median Household Income $31,963
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 68%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.65
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.54
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.32
Murder Risk (County) 0.21
Rape Risk (County) 0.52
Robbery Risk 0.14
Assault Risk (County) 0.37
Property Risk (County) 0.69
Burglary Risk (County) 1.25
Larceny Risk (County) 0.55
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.21

Environment

Average July High Temperature 84.3° F
Average January Low Temperature 24.9° F
Annual Precipitation 51.71 inches
Air Pollution Index 93% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6.75%
Nearest Airport ASHEVILLE REGIONAL
Distance to ASHEVILLE REGIONAL 41 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team ASHEVILLE TOURISTS (A)
Distance to ASHEVILLE TOURISTS (A) 40 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
SMOKEY MTN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12100 SMOKY MTN DR, SYLVA, NC 28779
SCOTTS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 8516 PARIS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 8251 BIG ORANGE WAY, SYLVA, NC 28779
VICTORY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 12278 VICTORY CHURCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779
SCHOOL OF ALTERNATIVESK - 123770 SKYLAND DR, SYLVA, NC 28779
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSB B & T186 GRINDSTAFF COVE RD SYLVA, NC 28779
BANKSFIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO609 W MAIN ST SYLVA, NC 28779
BANKSJACKSON SAVINGS BANK SSB741 W MAIN ST SYLVA, NC 28779
BANKSMACON BANK498 E MAIN ST SYLVA, NC 28779
BANKSSUN TRUST BANK624 W MAIN ST SYLVA, NC 28779
BANKSUNITED COMMUNITY BANK1640 E MAIN ST SYLVA, NC 28779
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK733 W MAIN ST SYLVA, NC 28779
JUNIOR COLLEGESOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE447 COLLEGE DR SYLVA, NC 28779
HOSPITALSHARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL68 HOSPITAL RD SYLVA, NC 28779
HOSPITALSSWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL68 HOSPITAL RD SYLVA, NC 28779
HOSPITALSWESTCARE HEALTH SYSTEM68 HOSPITAL RD SYLVA, NC 28779
HOSPITALSWOUND CARE CLINICS81 MEDICAL PARK LOOP # 201 SYLVA, NC 28779



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
28779197$159,000$189,408
Displaying 1-2 of 2 in $200-500k range
This versatile home, with recent additions and upgrades, includes open floor plan, tile, hardwood floors, mud room, master on main, privacy, and handicap accessibility. Enjoy the sound of the creek and the view of the mountains as you sit on the 10 x 20 screen porch. Add even more enjoyment with the heated workshop and 5 acres. Part of pin#. Additional 5 adjoining acres available. Bring all offers.
 518 ICICLE RIDGE
 Sylva, NC 28779
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$369,000

-Great remodeled home in a wonderful neighborhood! This spacious home includes a mature lawn, garden space, workshop, and detached carport. In addition, the new tile, refinished wood floors, new carpet and paint make this home move-in ready. In law suite. Spend your time fishing in the Tuck! Call list agent for combination.
 74 SOUTH SUNSET LANE
 Sylva, NC 28779
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$215,000


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