At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$31,615 per capita
Home Value
$119,500
Zillow: $198,952
Median Rent
$918/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.7% smoking rate
How Silver Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silver Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver Creek residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,615. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silver Creek is $119,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,952. Median rent is $918/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
28.6% of adults in Silver Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,619
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density2,277/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$31,615
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,500
Rent$918
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$198,952
Housing Units1,309
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation593 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Silver Creek was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.