Sylva, North Carolina · ZIP 28779

Sylva — ZIP 28779

Sylva (28779) scores 47/100 — Below Average for North Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $335K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency56%

Avg reading proficiency59%

Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$335K

Median rent$1,638/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$335K

Median Rent

$1,638/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

837

Violent Crime

147

Property Crime

690

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jackson County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Jackson Co Early College	09–13	113	75%	90%
Fairview School	PK–08	797	63%	51%
Smoky Mountain High School	09–12	881	50%	57%
Scotts Creek School	PK–08	422	35%	39%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

17,845

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28779 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 28779 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28779 is approximately $335K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 28779 in Sylva has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.