Living in Sylmar
Sylmar is a large place in California, United States, home to 79,614 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 20%, #2,060 of 10,762), business owners (top 31%, #3,679 of 12,111), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 31%, #5,060 of 16,523).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sylmar
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 43 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 52 min and sets around 1:48; in late June it sets around 5:09.
How Sylmar ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 34 | #9,580 of 11,898 | #423 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 17 | #9,241 of 9,771 | #474 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 24 | #7,465 of 8,006 | #374 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 32 | #5,569 of 6,237 | #319 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,343 of 9,474 | #319 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,736 of 9,474 | #308 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,060 of 10,762 | #256 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 54 | #2,477 of 4,537 | #318 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #2,372 of 4,444 | #323 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #1,751 of 3,053 | #290 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #4,956 of 7,271 | #260 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #3,145 of 6,227 | #368 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 58 | #1,916 of 3,933 | #297 of 490 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #7,092 of 8,006 | #470 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 14 | #11,726 of 12,111 | #594 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 54 | #2,050 of 4,114 | #307 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #2,771 of 7,271 | #341 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,738 of 9,474 | #329 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #17,162 of 18,063 | #658 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #5,060 of 16,523 | #584 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 1 | #17,765 of 18,063 | #811 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,344 of 16,523 | #370 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #2,879 of 21,167 | #339 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #4,894 of 12,111 | #180 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #5,614 of 6,413 | #432 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #3,679 of 12,111 | #400 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 46 | #2,786 of 4,750 | #355 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Santa Clarita 13 km
- Canyon Country 13 km
- Reseda 14 km
- Stevenson Ranch 15 km
- Winnetka (California) 15 km
- Burbank (California) 19 km
- Valencia (California) 21 km
- La Crescenta-Montrose 21 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.