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Sylacauga, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sylacauga, AL (Talladega County) — Census median home value $156,800, county listing prices up about 0.9% over the past year. Market data for Sylacauga houses and the broader area.
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Sylacauga, AL is in Talladega County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Sylacauga and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,388, with a median household income of $46,384. Census data puts the median value of houses in Sylacauga at $156,800.
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Market overview
Sylacauga housing market
Sylacauga is in Talladega County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sylacauga and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$156,800
Population (Census ACS)
12,388
Median household income
$46,384
County price trend (2025)
0.91% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Sylacauga market snapshot
Population
12,388
County
Talladega County
Median Household Income
$46,384
Median Home Value (city)
$156,800
Median Gross Rent
$717/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sylacauga's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $156,800.
County Price Trend
Talladega County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sylacauga has an estimated population of 12,388 and a median household income of $46,384, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sylacauga's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Sylacauga
County guide: Talladega County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sylacauga.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Talladega County communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Mignon, Oak Grove, Bon Air, Childersburg, Fayetteville, Talladega Springs, Waldo, Talladega, Lincoln, Munford.
Mignon market data
Nearby city · ~1.1 mi
Oak Grove market data
Nearby city · ~1.7 mi
Bon Air market data
Nearby city · ~5.8 mi
Childersburg market data
Nearby city · ~8.1 mi
Fayetteville market data
Nearby city · ~9.8 mi
Talladega Springs market data
Nearby city · ~10.5 mi
Waldo market data
Nearby city · ~19.2 mi
Talladega market data
Nearby city · ~19.6 mi
Lincoln market data
Nearby city · ~28.4 mi
Munford market data
Nearby city · ~29.9 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Stewartville (~7.9 mi), Hollins (~9.7 mi), Mount Olive (~11.2 mi), Weogufka (~11.7 mi), Harpersville (~12.6 mi), Wilsonville (~13.0 mi), Hanover (~13.5 mi), Vincent (~15.3 mi), Goodwater (~15.6 mi), Shelby (~18.8 mi), Westover (~19.4 mi), Columbiana (~19.7 mi), Millerville (~19.9 mi), Kellyton (~20.1 mi), Rockford (~20.5 mi), Sterrett (~20.6 mi).
Census & home facts
Sylacauga data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,388
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$156,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$46,384
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$717
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.91%
Census place type
city
County
Talladega County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
20.25 sq mi
Census GEOID
0174352
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Sylacauga
Schools
Talladega County — 18 schools, 7,204 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Talladega addresses may be served by Talladega County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Sylacauga FAQ
What are houses worth in Sylacauga, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sylacauga at $156,800.
How much do houses cost in Sylacauga, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Sylacauga, Census ACS data shows a median value of $156,800. Active listing prices in Talladega County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sylacauga, AL?
Sylacauga houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Talladega County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Sylacauga, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sylacauga's population at approximately 12,388.
What's the median rent in Sylacauga, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sylacauga at approximately $717 per month.
What is the median household income in Sylacauga, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sylacauga at approximately $46,384.
Is the Sylacauga housing market growing?
Talladega County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Sylacauga, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sylacauga's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Sylacauga, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Talladega County for many Sylacauga addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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