Colorado
Silverthorne is a small town in Colorado with a population of 4,657. Residents earn $114,185 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Silverthorne receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Silverthorne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Silverthorne is $114,185, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Silverthorne among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Silverthorne is $691,300, making it a premium housing market at 145% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,804 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Silverthorne is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 148 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,394 per 100,000, 22% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Silverthorne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches, including 115.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.0% |
| 18% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,185 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $77,069 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,093 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $124,511 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,515 |
| County GDP | $4,341M |
| Restaurants | 293 |
| Healthcare | 117 |
| Retail | 313 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,616 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 31.2% |
| Census Median | $691,300 |
| 145% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $843,030 |
| Median List Price | $935,000 |
| Median List Price | $935,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $682 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 21.2% |
| Inventory | 66 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,804 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,466 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,616 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.81% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,162/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Total Violent | 148.1/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 98.7/100K |
| Robbery | 24.7/100K |
| Assault | 24.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,393.9/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 197.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,023.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 172.8/100K |
| Arson | 24.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.9 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 115.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,793 ft (2,680 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6599°N, 106.0891°W |
| County FIPS | 08117 |
Winner: Democrat by 37.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.5% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,147/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Restaurants | 293 |
| Retail Stores | 313 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 31.2% |