Sylva, NC Town Overview
Sylva is a progressive small town in Jackson County situated amidst the Great Smoky Mountains. Downtown, a Main Street community, has many restaurants and shops along its tree-lined streets. Educational opportunities are virtually unlimited, with Western Carolina University only 7 miles away in Cullowhee, and Southwestern Community College in Sylva. Recreational opportunities are numerous and diverse here. They have a state of the art playground designed by our children and built by the community. The town owns a pristine tract of land, Pinnacle Park, that boasts hiking trails, waterfalls, and a town view from 5,000 feet. The Tuckasegee River is known for its whitewater and trout populations. And the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 30 minute drive away.
History:Sylva was established in 1880 and was named for the town's founder, E.R. Hampton's daughter. Sylva became the county focal point when the Western North Carolina Rail Road came to town in 1884.
Sylva Population: 2,557
Jackson County Population: 33,121
Elevation: 2,036 FT
Climate:
Month
Avg. High
Avg. Low
January
47°F
24°F
February
52°F
27°F
March
60°F
33°F
April
68°F
41°F
May
75°F
50°F
June
81°F
58°F
July
84°F
62°F
August
82°F
61°F
September
77°F
55°F
October
69°F
43°F
November
59°F
34°F
December
50°F
27°F
Property Taxes: 28 cents per $100 in value or $280 per $100,000
Median House Price: $135,315
Airports:
Jackson County Airport
Franklin Aviation
Asheville Regional Airport
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