At a Glance
Median Income
$16,466
$10,485 per capita
Home Value
$153,200
Zillow: $286,182
Median Rent
$958/mo
49.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
69.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
69.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
20.5% 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?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver City residents earn a median household income of $16,466 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,485. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 69.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silver City is $153,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,182. Median rent is $958/month, with 49.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
7.4% of adults in Silver City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
69.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silver City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population789
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$16,466
Per Capita$10,485
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty69.3%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
F
Home Value$153,200
Rent$958
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$286,182
Housing Units401
Rent Burden49.3%
Health
Obesity46.5%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death16,835/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation214 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+69.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Silver City was built in 1976.
52.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.