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Silver City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County
Silver City, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Silver City a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Silver City reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,731/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.