Silverton, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · San Juan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
613 Population 730/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $43,004 per capita
$414,700 Home Value $532,052 Zillow
$1,076 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$414,700 home value, $1,076/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Silverton, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$43,004 per capita
Home Value
$414,700
47% above
Zillow: $532,052
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
7% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
34% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
35°F

How Silverton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Silverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
147%
Rent
93%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silverton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Silverton residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,004. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silverton is $414,700 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,052. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 22.1% 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 1965.

Education

45.0% of adults in Silverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silverton has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population613
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density730/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$43,004
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$59M
Avg Weekly Wage$716

Housing

B+
Home Value$414,700
Rent$1,076
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$532,052
Housing Units497
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation9,301 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 64%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Silverton was founded in 1874.
The median home in Silverton was built in 1965.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.