At a Glance
Median Income
$60,083
$27,894 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
Zillow: $169,442
Median Rent
$967/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
1,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Silsbee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silsbee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silsbee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silsbee residents earn a median household income of $60,083 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,894. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silsbee is $160,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,442. Median rent is $967/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Silsbee reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,038/100K. The murder rate is 15.0/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Silsbee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silsbee has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,883
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,083
Per Capita$27,894
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,600
Rent$967
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$169,442
Housing Units3,224
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property1,038/100K
Murder15.0/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary105/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation80 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Silsbee was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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