A town of 2,618, settled in 1790. A typical home worth about $153K.
The 3 things Sylvania does most differently from other towns.
2,956 people in 2010; 2,618 today.
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The typical Sylvania home is worth about $153,000, up 7.3% in a year, 54% below the Georgia typical home.
The public schools Sylvania’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screven County Elementary School | PK–5 | 1,005 | B |
| Screven County Middle School | 6–8 | 452 | B |
| Screven County High School | 9–12 | 609 | B+ |
| Screven Christian Academy Private | PK–12 | 145 | |
| Screven Christian Academy Private | PK–12 | 144 |
Sylvania beats the Georgia average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Sylvania | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.2% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 77.4% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.7% | 3.6% |
1.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sylvan Heights | — | 11 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
Sylvania has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 36°.
Most working residents leave Sylvania for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Statesboro (8%), Savannah (2%) and Newington (1%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Sylvania's reported crime rate is below Georgia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
1951
Photograph of the exterior of the Ogeechee Tractor Company, Sylvania, Georgia, 1951
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12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
8 notable people were born in Sylvania.
City in Georgia, United States
Sylvania is a city in and the county seat of Screven County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,634 in 2020.
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