Sylvia, KS Economy


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Sylvia, KS is a small community located in southeastern Kansas with a population of about 430. It is a great place to live with affordable rent and grocery costs. Rent for a two bedroom apartment in Sylvia is about $790 per month, compared with the US average of $1,430 per month. The Grocery Cost Index in Sylvia is 89 compared to the US average of 100. There are plenty of local businesses and attractions to explore around Sylvia including Gorilla Park Mini Golf, Hargis Gun Store, Garton's Pub and Grill, and Countryside Custom Builders. All in all, Sylvia is an affordable and enjoyable place to live.

Sylvia has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sylvia has seen the job market increase by 0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 20.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sylvia
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sylvia is 9.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sylvia is 5.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Sylvia
- The average income of a Sylvia resident is $14,403 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sylvia resident is $51,250 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySylvia, KansasUnited States
  3.86
  -2.9%-6.2%
  20.4%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  5.7%4.6%
  $29,516$37,638
  $51,250$69,021
  $59,583$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  5.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.3%6.8%
  38.7%10.0%
  1.3%2.5%
  13.3%11.0%
  5.3%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  2.7%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.3%4.2%
  6.7%9.3%
  4.0%14.0%
  1.3%2.1%
  1.3%7.0%
  1.3%4.8%
  8.0%4.7%
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