At a Glance
Median Income
$86,484
$34,855 per capita
Home Value
$391,400
Zillow: $621,749
Median Rent
$1,928/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
12.4% smoking rate
How Silt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silt residents earn a median household income of $86,484 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,855. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silt is $391,400 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $621,749. Median rent is $1,928/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Silt reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 379/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Silt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silt has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population3,575
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,128/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born24.2%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,484
Per Capita$34,855
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$5,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
A
Home Value$391,400
Rent$1,928
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$621,749
Housing Units1,155
Rent Burden42.5%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property379/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,452 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute38 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Silt was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
24.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.