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About Sylvania
Town in Alabama, United StatesSylvania is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. Established in 1836 and incorporated in October 1967, As of the 2020 census, Sylvania had a population of 1,790. Sylvania is located atop Sand Mountain. The first post office was built in 1977.
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Housing in Sylvania
The typical Sylvania home is worth about $203,000, up 3.8% in a year, 16% below the Alabama typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Sylvania
Safety Grade A-
Sylvania reports less crime per resident than 76% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Sylvania
Full picture →Most working residents leave Sylvania for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Payne (25%), Rainsville (15%) and Huntsville (6%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Health in Sylvania
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 66% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Alabama
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Sylvania
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Sylvania
Full climate →Sylvania has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 5 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Sylvania
All Sylvania schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Sylvania’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 52% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.
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