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Sylvan Hills

Pennsylvania · 578 residents · 0.383 sq mi
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Sylvan Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,882. Population has grown 17% since 2023. Median home value is $325,500. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

578
+17%since 2023
from 493 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,509 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 1,287 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.4
+8%since 2023
from 52.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
43050958866774620202024Sylvan Hills
2024578
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,882
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $91,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$79,587
+4%since 2023
from $76,228 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.508
−3%since 2023
from 0.521 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$325,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $297,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
94.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
5.2% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
25.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
+13%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(84)
15
−6%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
19.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+15%since 2023
from 16.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
44.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
58.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
46.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania?

Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania has about 578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $88,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $325,500.

How educated are people in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 2.8% of people in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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