How long is the commute from Sylva, NC?
Workers who live in Sylva, NC take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Sylva get to work
| Means of transportation | Sylva | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±14.4 points) | 79.1% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.6% (±14.0 points) | 7.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.5 points) | 7.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Sylva, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (20.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sylva, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Sylva ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 386 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sylva
| Vehicles available | Sylva | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±5.4 points) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±10.1 points) | 33.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±11.7 points) | 40.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±9.0 points) | 23.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Sylva, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jackson County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sylva
| Sylva | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.5 points) | 7.8% (±2.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.7% (±6.8 points) | 93.9% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±7.2 points) | 78.9% (±2.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sylva, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (78.9%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sylva
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylva | — | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Webster | 1.8 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dillsboro | 2.0 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cullowhee | 5.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 5.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cherokee | 8.9 mi | 11.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Bryson City | 13 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Maggie Valley | 14 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Waynesville | 15 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cherokee, NC (11.1 minutes), Bryson City, NC (15.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylva | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Forest Hills | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Cullowhee | 19.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Webster | 18.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Dillsboro | 16.9 minutes (±3.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sylva
How long is the average commute in Sylva?
Workers who live in Sylva, NC take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sylva without a car?
8.6% of households in Sylva have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sylva?
2.9% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Sylva worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylva town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylva town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylva town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sylva town, North Carolina (place:66500, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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