Silver Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Marion County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,640 Population 429/sq mi density
$32,228 Median Income $40,874 per capita
$1,143 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,228 median income, 2.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Silver Springs, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,228
57% below
$40,874 per capita
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
37.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°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
43%
Rent
98%
Poverty
303%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver Springs a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
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 2.0% (44% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,640
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans0.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,228
Per Capita$40,874
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty37.6%
County GDP$17,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

D
Home Value
Rent$1,143
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$217,347
Housing Units1,254
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
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.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 570 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 104 fatal vehicle crashes.