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Sylacauga, Alabama

city · Talladega County

At a glance

12,309
Population
$161,200
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$164,477
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$773/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$50,017
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
24.1 min
Average commute
92.6%
Homes with broadband
76.28%
Locations with fiber available
6.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost20% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates85.4%
College graduates17.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Sylacauga
Sylacauga's Commercial Development Authority is the city's commercial counterpart of the Industrial Development Board, working to bring new businesses into the city, helping local entrepreneurs, and advancing economic development of the downtown business district. It also provides a means for businesses located in the city to receive subsidized grant funding for upgrades and improvements to their establishments.
county Talladega County Eco Dev Authority
Talladega County Economic Development Authority is the local economic development organization for Talladega County, Alabama, focused on promoting property/site availability, workforce development, and transportation connectivity to support business growth.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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