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Crime |
For a small town, Sylva has a high crime rate, well above the national average, which mainly involves theft. |
Medical Facilities |
Harris Regional is an 86-bed hospital located in Sylva. |
Transportation |
Asheville Regional Airport is about 55 miles away, and the nearest international airport is in Atlanta over 150 miles from Sylva. |
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What people are saying about Sylva | |
Another Plus for Sylva | |
I find it amazing that this article talks about Sylva and the fact that it\'s about 50 miles or one hour from Asheville, but never mention that it is also about 15 minutes from Cullowhee, NC -- home of Western Carolina University. Sylva is definitely a small town with small town environment and limitations, but having access to other (also relatively small and comparably remote) places like Cullowhee and Highlands (another TopRetirements highlight town) adds to its attractiveness for those who might like this kind of retirement location. Also not to be ignored is the relative ease of access from Sylva to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest with its outdoor recreational options in/near Bryson City and the Nantahala River. (As an aside, one of the most remarkable and beautiful views I have ever seen in all my travels was from the top of Thunderhead Mtn., in the Great Smokies, looking out south over the Natahalas as sunset approached. On another tack, I found it sad that a small mining town north of Knoxville in recent years chose to rename itself \"Rocky Top\" -- if you ever have the privilege of reaching the top of Thunderhead by foot or horseback, you will know the true \"Rocky Top\".) | |
Posted by richlife on September 28, 2016 | |
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- State: NC
- Environment: College Town,Mountain,Small Town,Outdoor Oriented,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Avg July Temperature: 60-80
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: jdb
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