Area Insights of 28779, Sylva, NC

Population

16,644

Up 21% since 2000

Average Income

$79,285 Per Year

Average Age

42 Years

Households

7,602 Total households

19% With children

$438,668 Average home value

66% Owned

34% Rented

20% Vacant

63% Families

50% Married

19% Children

Race

2% Asian

2% Black

3% Native

84% White

10% Hispanic/Other

Education

30% Highschool

14% Associate

16% Bachelor

14% Graduate


Age

% of population by age group


Weather

Amount:

  • Snow: 16 inches
  • Rain: 58 inches

Days per Year:

  • Snow: 4 days
  • Rain: 125 days

Employment

% of population that is employed in an industry


Cost Index

Scaled to National average of 100 for each category.


Weather Indices

Scaled to National average of 100 for each category.


Income