At a Glance
Median Income
$32,228
$40,874 per capita
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
623/100K
5,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
37.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver Springs a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver Springs residents earn a median household income of $32,228 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,874. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,226 business establishments, including 570 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Silver Springs reports 623 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,201/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Silver Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silver Springs has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,640
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,228
Per Capita$40,874
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty37.6%
County GDP$17,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
D
Home Value
Rent$1,143
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$218,696
Housing Units1,254
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent623/100K
Property5,201/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation48 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Silver Springs was built in 1985.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 570 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 104 fatal vehicle crashes.
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