Silver Springs, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
66 Population 26/sq mi density
$130,208 Median Income $57,577 per capita
$269,600 Home Value $342,998 Zillow
28°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,600 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Silver Springs, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,208
73% above
$57,577 per capita
Home Value
$269,600
4% below
Zillow: $342,998
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
29% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Silver Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Silver Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
173%
Home Value
96%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver Springs a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Silver Springs residents earn a median household income of $130,208 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,577. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silver Springs is $269,600 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,998. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

43.6% of adults in Silver Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silver Springs has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,208
Per Capita$57,577
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$342,998
Housing Units62
Rent Burden16.9%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute42 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Silver Springs was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (163 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.