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Sylva, NC

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This picturesque small town has graced the silver screen more than once

Rural Community Historic Hiking Fishing Events

Sylva seems like a town that someone would dream up on a Hollywood sound stage. Just an hour west of Asheville in the Nantahala National Forest, Sylva’s West Main St. is still lined with buildings dating back to the 1800s. Aside from new tenants that have kept the mountain town a popular tourist destination, Sylva looks like a place frozen in time.

Popular annual events keep the town buzzing almost all year long. Greening Up the Mountains, put on during the fourth Sunday in April, brings over 10,000 visitors to the town to celebrate the beginning of spring and the history of Appalachian arts and crafts. Sylva is also a popular fishing spot, and the Hook, Line, & Sinker Festival turns a whole weekend into celebration of the culture. Sylva was the setting of a few movies, including 2017’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Sylva’s real estate market is colorful, albeit small. Charming cabins and single-family homes are more prominent than apartment units in this scenic setting. It’s a fantastic area to settle in for those looking for a rural, yet engaging city.

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As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Sylva, NC is $831 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sylva has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

15

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fairview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

762 Students

5
out of 10

Scotts Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

451 Students

5
out of 10

Fairview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

762 Students

5
out of 10

Scotts Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

451 Students

5
out of 10

Jackson Co Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

101 Students

9
out of 10

Smoky Mountain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

899 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Balsam Mountain Trust

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