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Sylacauga, Alabama

Introduction to Sylacauga, Alabama

Sylacauga, Alabama, in Talladega county, is 36 miles SE of Hoover, Alabam (center to center) and 114 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Talladega County. It has a population of about 12,616.

Sylacauga History

The Creek Indians were the first settlers in Coosa River Valley. The name of the city, Sylacauga, first appeared in Hernando DeSoto’s records in 1540. One theory is that the name comes from the combination of two Indian words, Chalaka - ge, which means the place of the Chalaka Tribe. This city is also referred to as "The Marble City" because it is built on a solid deposit of the whitest and hardest marble in the world. The city was first incorporated in the year 1838 as Syllacoga, and then again in 1887 as Sylacauga.

Sylacauga and nearby Attractions

  • Marble City Plaza Shopping Center
  • Sylacauga Church of Christ
  • Comer Museum & Arts Center
  • Emauhee Creek
  • Sylacauga City Hall

Things To Do In Sylacauga

The Sylacauga City Hall is a renowned destination of the city. One can shop at Marble City Plaza Shopping Center and Sylacauga Shopping Center. The Comer Museum & Arts Center is another big tourist attraction in Sylacauga. There are several churches you can visit including the Sylavon Baptist Church, Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, and the Sylacauga Church of Christ. One can also enjoy an evening by the Emauhee Creek.

Sylacauga Transportation

Talladega Municipal Airport is the closest airport to the city of Sylacauga.

Sylacauga Higher Education

The higher education institutes that residents of Sylacauga can attend include Samford University, Jefferson State Community College, University of Montevallo, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

High Points

Sylacauga strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySylacauga Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySylacauga Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Sylacauga Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sylacauga, AL

Comparing Sylacauga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime22

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