Silver Creek, NY

New York

Silver Creek is a small town in New York with a population of 2,619. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,619 Population 2,277/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $31,615 per capita
$119,500 Home Value $182,347 Zillow
$918 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,500 home value, $918/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,500
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.6%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $918
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.4%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.2%
2% lower than US avg

How Silver Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,619
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density2,277/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$31,615
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$6,275M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,500
Rent$918
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$182,347

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation593 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+91.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute31 min
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Is Silver Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silver Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Silver Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silver Creek is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silver Creek is $119,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Silver Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Silver Creek has a population of 2,619 with a density of 2,277 people per square mile. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

2,619
Total Population
2,277
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silver Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silver Creek is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Silver Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,615
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$58,667

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,224
County GDP$6,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants330
Healthcare255
Retail443
Manufacturing176

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Silver Creek is $119,500, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $918 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $182,347.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,500
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$182,347

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$918
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Effective Rate6.03%
In Silver Creek, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Silver Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate78.8%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.4%
Healthcare Facilities255

Crime Rates: Silver Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Silver Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.0 inches
13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation593 ft (181 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density2,277/sq mi
Coordinates42.5412°N, 79.1690°W
County FIPS36013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%
D 39%

Winner: Republican by 22 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.6%
15% below US avg
High School+91.3%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,277/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities255
Restaurants330
Retail Stores443

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Work from Home13.9%

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