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Sylvan Hills

Pennsylvania · 720 residents · 0.383 sq mi
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Sylvan Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,547. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2021. Median home value is $212,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

720
+52%vs 2021
vs 473 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,880 / sq mi
+52%vs 2021
vs 1,235 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
49.3
−12%vs 2021
vs 56.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
43050958866774620202024Sylvan Hills
2024578
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,547
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $85,250 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$38,710
−26%vs 2021
vs $52,436 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
−13.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
10.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing13.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$212,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $198,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
94.7%
+11.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.4% in 2021
5.3% rent
2.6
+13%vs 2021
vs 2.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(666)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian2.8%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.1%(80)
11
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
23.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.6 min
US average: 26.9
91.9%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
37.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
62.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.4%
−7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.0% in 2021
51.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.0% in 2021
3.2%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
9.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania?

Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania has about 720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $80,547 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 $212,500.

How educated are people in Sylvan Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 44.4% 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 10.8% 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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