At a Glance
Median Income
$153,026
$62,236 per capita
Home Value
$791,700
Zillow: $973,913
Median Rent
$2,853/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
2,325/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Silver Firs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silver Firs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver Firs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver Firs residents earn a median household income of $153,026 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,236. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silver Firs is $791,700 , 181% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $973,913. Median rent is $2,853/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Silver Firs reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,325/100K.
Education
49.9% of adults in Silver Firs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silver Firs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population21,796
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density3,177/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,026
Per Capita$62,236
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$791,700
Rent$2,853
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$973,913
Housing Units7,591
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property2,325/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation514 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Silver Firs was built in 1997.
25.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.