At a Glance
Median Income
$102,500
$40,136 per capita
Home Value
$310,200
Zillow: $501,409
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Silverdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silverdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silverdale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silverdale residents earn a median household income of $102,500 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,136. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silverdale is $310,200 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,409. Median rent is $1,558/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
28.3% of adults in Silverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,068
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,605/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,500
Per Capita$40,136
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$310,200
Rent$1,558
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$501,409
Housing Units353
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation438 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Silverdale was founded in 1896.
The median home in Silverdale was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.