SylvaniaPA
A town of 207, settled in 1795.
Is Sylvania a good place to live?
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Sylvania, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7.6% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare, none has a higher share of children under 18 than Sylvania. Sylvania has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
207 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sylvania: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sylvania, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sylvania.
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Sylvania’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Sylvania for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Troy (14%), Troy Township (10%) and Elmira (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
| Sylvania | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Sylvania
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1994, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Sylvania.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Sylvania
Sylvania has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Sylvania’s July high is below both the Pennsylvania town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, more of Sylvania’s adults have high blood pressure
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Sylvania. Sylvania beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 37% of adults have obesity in Sylvania.
| Sylvania | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | Sylvania | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.6% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.8% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Sylvania | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $700 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 78% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Sylvania
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sylvania; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Sylvania residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
98% of working residents leave Sylvania for work
Where Sylvania’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sylvania
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Sylvania is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 216 at the 2020 census. Children residing in the borough are assigned to attend the Troy Area School District.
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- Established
- 1795
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,378 ft
- ZIP code
- 16945
Questions about Sylvania
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sylvania, PA a good place to live?
Sylvania has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.