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Sylvan Springs, AL

Sylvan Springs, AL.

Population: 2,960 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sylvan Springs, AL is $142,015 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $136,000 after a median 47 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$142,015

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$142,015
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
-5.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.3%
10-year appreciation
+61.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2023)
$149,714
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$136,000
Median list price
$148,950
Median price per sqft
$76
1-year sale-price change
+18.8%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
91.8%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,263/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,727/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,941/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · lightning: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
35th Avenue (13.7 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
159
Days with Moderate air quality
204
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,445
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,043

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Parker Field (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,860 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.6%
Median annual property tax
$780
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
303,135
Average weekly wage
$1,440
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,391

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sylvan SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$142,015$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$136,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market47 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$780$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sylvan Springs, AL?
$142,015.
What is the median sale price in Sylvan Springs, AL?
$136,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sylvan Springs, AL?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Sylvan Springs, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,375/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sylvan Springs, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Sylvan Springs, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sylvan Springs, AL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sylvan Springs, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sylvan Springs, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sylvan Springs, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Sylvan Springs, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sylvan Springs, AL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sylvan Springs, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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