At a Glance
Median Income
$67,569
$39,512 per capita
Home Value
$161,300
Zillow: $156,120
Median Rent
$975/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
703/100K
2,229/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silvis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 3.6% (0% below 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 $156,120. 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 703 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,229/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,939
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,851/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,569
Per Capita$39,512
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent$975
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$156,120
Housing Units4,521
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent703/100K
Property2,229/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault637/100K
Burglary371/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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