At a Glance
Median Income
$68,214
$37,923 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
Zillow: $316,957
Median Rent
$889/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
11.2% smoking rate
How Silver City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silver City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver City residents earn a median household income of $68,214 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,923. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silver City is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,957. Median rent is $889/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
6.4% of adults in Silver City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silver City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population435
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density2,071/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,214
Per Capita$37,923
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$889
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$316,957
Housing Units155
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation1,050 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Silver City was founded in 1879.
The median home in Silver City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.