Silver Hill, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Silver Hill is a small city in Maryland with a population of 5,068. Residents earn $61,566 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,068 Population 3,782/sq mi density
$61,566 Median Income $39,087 per capita
$283,900 Home Value
$1,569 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,566 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$283,900 home value, $1,569/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,566
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $283,900
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.9%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,569
35% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 46.5%
45% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,068
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density3,782/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 2%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,566
Per Capita$39,087
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$65,163M
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$283,900
Rent$1,569
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity46.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation271 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+87.1%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute35 min
Libraries19

Is Silver Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silver Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Silver Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silver Hill is $61,566, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silver Hill is $283,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,569 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Silver Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Silver Hill has a population of 5,068 with a density of 3,782 people per square mile. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (91.8%), with 1.7% White, 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

5,068
Total Population
3,782
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.8%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silver Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silver Hill is $61,566, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Silver Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,566
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,087
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
IRS Avg AGI$67,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,770
County GDP$65,163M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,546
Healthcare2,219
Retail2,225
Manufacturing255

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,553
59% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.6 min
Work from Home6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Silver Hill is $283,900, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,569 (35% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$283,900
1% above US avg
Median List Price$279,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$279,900
$/Sq Ft$163
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.0%
Price Drops30.8%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,569
35% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied18.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,553
59% above US avg
Effective Rate1.96%
In Silver Hill, 46.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.7% report depression. 30.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.5%
45% above US avg
Diabetes15.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure41.8%
Asthma13.4%
COPD6.2%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.3%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression15.7%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.3%
Checkup Rate78.8%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities2,219

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Safety Score

Silver Hill has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation271 ft (83 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density3,782/sq mi
Coordinates38.8398°N, 76.9386°W
County FIPS24033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 75.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 11.2%
D 86.4%

Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.9%
44% below US avg
High School+87.1%
School Test Score5.85
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,782/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities2,219
Restaurants1,546
Retail Stores2,225

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.6 min
Work from Home6.6%

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