Sylva
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About Sylva
Town in North Carolina, United StatesSylva is an incorporated town located in central Jackson County, in the Plott Balsam Mountains of Western North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sylva had a population of 2,578. It is the county seat, taking over the role from nearby Webster in 1913.
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How Sylva ranks
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Housing in Sylva
The typical Sylva home is worth about $330,000, down 1.1% in a year, close to the North Carolina typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Sylva
Safety Grade D-
Sylva reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 96% report less.
Work & commute in Sylva
Full picture →Most working residents leave Sylva for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Cullowhee (7%), Asheville (6%) and Cherokee (5%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Health in Sylva
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 88% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with North Carolina
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Sylva
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Sylva
Full climate →Sylva has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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