Silvis, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Rock Island County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,939 Population 1,851/sq mi density
$67,569 Median Income $39,512 per capita
$161,300 Home Value $162,962 Zillow
$975 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
242 Violent Crime/100K 3,636 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,569 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Silvis, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,569
10% below
$39,512 per capita
Home Value
$161,300
43% below
Zillow: $162,962
Median Rent
$975/mo
16% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
3,636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Silvis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
57%
Rent
84%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silvis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Silvis residents earn a median household income of $67,569 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,512. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silvis is $161,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,962. Median rent is $975/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Silvis reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,636/100K.

Education

16.8% of adults in Silvis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silvis has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population7,939
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,851/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,569
Per Capita$39,512
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent$975
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$162,962
Housing Units4,521
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property3,636/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation689 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Silvis was founded in 1906.
The median home in Silvis was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.