Sylvania, Pennsylvania

About Sylvania

Set in the northern part of Pennsylvania, Sylvania is a tiny community with an estimated population of 211.

Officially, Sylvania is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.12 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 188 residents per square mile.

📰 Sylvania News Today

• Announcing the Publication of "Penn’s Sylvania" | University of Pennsylvania Archinect · Jul 10
• Bitner Henry Insurance Group growing, moving to Sylvania Centre - The Herald-Mail The Herald-Mail · Feb 2
• 2409 Sylvania Dr, Bethel Park, PA 15102 Realtor.com · Nov 13
• Dennis Lee Teets Beaver County Times · Nov 24
• Gregory Bruce Obituary (2026) - Columbia Cross Roads, PA - Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. Legacy obituary · Mar 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Sylvania Unique

• Positioned in northern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sylvania

• Iron Skillet — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Sylvania

🏘️ Nearby Communities