At a Glance
Median Income
$101,445
$48,273 per capita
Home Value
$507,600
Zillow: $597,574
Median Rent
$2,056/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
2,561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silverdale residents earn a median household income of $101,445 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,273. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silverdale is $507,600 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $597,574. Median rent is $2,056/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Silverdale reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,561/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Silverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silverdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population21,046
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,666/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,445
Per Capita$48,273
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$507,600
Rent$2,056
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$597,574
Housing Units8,942
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property2,561/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Silverdale was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.