At a Glance
Median Income
$60,083
$27,894 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
Zillow: $177,713
Median Rent
$967/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.2% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 5.5% (53% above 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 $177,713. 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 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 714/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,883
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,083
Per Capita$27,894
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,600
Rent$967
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$177,713
Housing Units3,224
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property714/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.