Sylacauga, Alabama 

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Population

12,512

-0.8% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

Cost of Living

74.9 / 100

Median Home Price

$137,000

Median Income

$41,864

Comfort Index (Climate)

5.9 / 7.0

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Sylacauga, Alabama

Sylacauga, Alabama is a charming town located in Talladega County. This delightful community offers plenty of outdoor activities including camping, fishing and horseback riding at Cheaha State Park. Visitors can explore the downtown area to discover the many shops, restaurants and galleries that the town has to offer or take a leisurely stroll around Sylaauga’s historic courthouse square for an unforgettable experience. With its natural beauty and strong sense of community, Sylacauga is the perfect destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life!

State: Alabama
County: Talladega County
Metro Area: Talladega-Sylacauga Metro Area
City: Sylacauga
Zip Codes: 35150 35014 35149
Cost of Living: -25.1% lower



Sylacauga, Al Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
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Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Sylacauga is 3.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Sylacauga jobs have increased by 2.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Sylacauga's cost of living is 25.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Sylacauga's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Sylacauga, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Talladega county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.3% to 36.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Sylacauga's population is 12,512 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 22.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Sylacauga is $137,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.1%.

SCHOOLS
Sylacauga public schools spend $10,512 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Sylacauga. More Education



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Housing Market in Sylacauga

It's a good time to buy in Sylacauga. Home Appreciation is up 12.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Sylacauga is $137,000.
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Reviews for Sylacauga   2 Reviews
Worst city in America? - 9/1/2021
Worst city i’ve ever laid foot in. This city was gross, rude & not a single bathroom in sight. Everything is closed and everyone is rude. It is dumpy and ugly. Do not... Read More

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Where I'm from - 3/26/2019
I'm born here, moved away, came back, few times. Unemployed, though my Home Town is quiet overall, Football Lover's. It's a pretty... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA
35150 35014 35149

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