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Sylacauga, AL

Sylacauga, AL.

Population: 17,305 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sylacauga, AL is $150,721 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $142,500 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $836/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, tornado, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$150,721

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$150,721
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+13.9%
10-year appreciation
+92.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$154,191
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$142,500
Median list price
$186,900
Median price per sqft
$99
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
-1.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$836/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Sylacauga City, Talladega County
Schools include
Pinecrest Elementary School, Sylacauga High School, Indian Valley Elementary School, NicholsLawson Middle School, BB Comer Memorial Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Alabama Army Ammunition Plant (11.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,130
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,978

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Freedom Riders National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shelby County Airport (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+21 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$645
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,852
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
181

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

How it compares

SylacaugaState medianUS median
Median home value$150,721$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$142,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$836/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$645$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 median home value in Sylacauga, AL?
$150,721.
What is the median sale price in Sylacauga, AL?
$142,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sylacauga, AL?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Sylacauga, AL?
Typical rent: $836/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sylacauga, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Sylacauga, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sylacauga, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sylacauga, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sylacauga, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sylacauga, AL?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sylacauga, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sylacauga, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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