At a Glance
Median Income
$35,056
$85,277 per capita
Home Value
$213,100
Zillow: $384,505
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
16.7% smoking rate
How Silver Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silver Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver Ridge a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver Ridge residents earn a median household income of $35,056 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,277. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silver Ridge is $213,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,505. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
11.2% of adults in Silver Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silver Ridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,176
Median Age74.1 yrs
Density2,502/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,056
Per Capita$85,277
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
B
Home Value$213,100
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$384,505
Housing Units866
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband65.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Silver Ridge was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.