Sylvania Public RecordsAlabama

Sylvania, located in DeKalb County, AL, is served primarily by Sylvania High School (K-12), with an enrollment of about 1,000 students and a GreatSchools rating of 6/10. The city offers limited adult education options locally, and approximately 10% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety measures are in place, but incident rates remain below state averages. Educational programs include advanced-placement and dual-enrollment courses. There are no colleges or universities within the city; students typically commute elsewhere for higher education opportunities.

Sylvania, located in DeKalb County, AL, has limited local healthcare facilities; residents primarily access services at nearby DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne (134 beds) and smaller clinics in the region. The area is medically underserved, with a patient-to-primary care provider ratio of about 2,000:1. Approximately 14% of DeKalb County residents are uninsured. The population is predominantly White (about 81%), with a growing Hispanic community (~12%). Common health issues include diabetes, obesity (36%), and hypertension. Access to specialty care may require travel. Primary healthcare providers are family medicine clinics, with urgent care available in neighboring towns.

Sylvania, in DeKalb County, Alabama, had a 2020 population of about 1,790. The median age was approximately 35 years. Gender distribution was nearly even, with around 49% male and 51% female. Racially, Sylvania was 85% White, 1% Black or African American, 2% Native American, and about 11% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The city remains largely rural and close-knit, reflecting the broader demographic trends of northeastern Alabama.

Sylvania, in DeKalb County, AL, has a homeownership rate of about 75%, with median home values around $130,000 as of 2024. Rental options are limited, with median rents near $750/month. The housing market trends show steady appreciation, roughly 5% annually. Most homes are single-family, with some manufactured housing. Neighborhoods are generally quiet and family-friendly. Property taxes in DeKalb County are low, averaging about 0.4% of assessed home value, meaning annual taxes of approximately $520 for the median home.

Transportation in Sylvania, DeKalb County, AL, is predominantly automobile-based, with over 90% of residents commuting by car and less than 1% utilizing public transportation. The average commute time is approximately 25 minutes, slightly below the national average. Transportation infrastructure consists mainly of local and county roads, with U.S. Route 11 and Alabama Highway 75 providing regional connectivity. Vehicle ownership rates are high, with most households owning two or more vehicles. Major employment hubs for residents include nearby cities such as Fort Payne and Albertville, as Sylvania itself has a limited local job market.