Silverdale, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Silverdale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,068. Residents earn $102,500 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,068 Population 2,605/sq mi density
$102,500 Median Income $40,136 per capita
$310,200 Home Value
$1,558 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$310,200 home value, $1,558/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,500
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $310,200
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.3%
16% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,558
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,068
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,605/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,500
Per Capita$40,136
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$48,827M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$310,200
Rent$1,558
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation438 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+98.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Libraries16

Is Silverdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silverdale receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Silverdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silverdale is $102,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Silverdale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silverdale is $310,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,558 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Silverdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Silverdale has a population of 1,068 with a density of 2,605 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

1,068
Total Population
2,605
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Silverdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silverdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silverdale is $102,500, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Silverdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,500
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,136
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
IRS Avg AGI$121,435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,271
County GDP$48,827M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,489
Healthcare2,160
Retail2,224
Manufacturing943

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Silverdale is $310,200, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,558 (34% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$310,200
10% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,558
34% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Rate2.82%

Health Metrics: Silverdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Premature Death6,421/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access91.9%
Healthcare Facilities2,160

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Silverdale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.7 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall21.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation438 ft (134 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,605/sq mi
Coordinates40.3467°N, 75.2711°W
County FIPS42017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.6%
D 49.5%

Winner: Republican by 0.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
16% below US avg
High School+98.9%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,605/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,160
Restaurants1,489
Retail Stores2,224

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Work from Home9.2%

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