Sylmar is a city located in the state of California. It is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The population was 53,392 in 1986. The city was largely rural in 1984, but industrial development began in the southeast and the Foothill Freeway put it within 45 minutes of Downtown Los Angeles. Despite this, Sylmar still remained one of the city's least crowded areas.
The city was mostly white in the 1980s, but now has a diverse population. In 2000, Sylmar had a high percentage of Latinos and Asians. There was also a high proportion of people born in Mexico. The average age of residents was 37.1 years.
The population is made up of Latinx and white residents, and includes Asian and Black residents. The median age is 28 years. There are upwards of 80,000 residents in Sylmar. The city's population has increased by more than a quarter since 2000, and is estimated to reach more than 80,000. Sylmar is a growing community, but community engagement is important to make it more resilient.
Sylmar is home to a variety of attractions, including the Nethercutt Collection. This museum houses mechanical musical instruments and vintage furniture.