At a Glance
Median Income
$114,185
$77,069 per capita
Home Value
$691,300
Zillow: $830,080
Median Rent
$1,804/mo
42.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
2,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
10.2% smoking rate
How Silverthorne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silverthorne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silverthorne 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
Silverthorne residents earn a median household income of $114,185 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,069. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silverthorne is $691,300 , 145% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $830,080. Median rent is $1,804/month, with 42.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Silverthorne reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,230/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Silverthorne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silverthorne has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,657
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,147/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,185
Per Capita$77,069
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$4,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
B
Home Value$691,300
Rent$1,804
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$830,080
Housing Units2,954
Rent Burden42.3%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property2,230/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation8,793 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Silverthorne was built in 1993.
31.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.5% of the population has a disability.
15.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.