At a Glance
Median Income
$49,563
$36,607 per capita
Home Value
$185,300
Zillow: $251,063
Median Rent
$842/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
1,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silverton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $49,563 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,607. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silverton is $185,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,063. Median rent is $842/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Silverton reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,634/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Silverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silverton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,857
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density4,376/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,563
Per Capita$36,607
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,300
Rent$842
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$251,063
Housing Units2,713
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property1,634/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation821 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Silverton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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