What are the schools like in Silas, AL?

School district data for Silas is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Silas?

The median household income in Silas, AL is $47,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Silas, AL?

Silas has an average high temperature of 59.4°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Silas, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Silas, AL?

Silas has a violent crime rate of 143.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 905.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silas, AL a Good Place to Live?

Silas is a small town of 387 in Alabama, with a median household income of $47,250 and a 4.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Silas stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Silas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Silas city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Silas metro area.

Metric	Silas, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Silas's violent crime rate is 143.0 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

143.0 /100k

Property Crime

905.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Silas, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silas sees average highs of 59.4°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silas, AL
Average High — January	59.4°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Silas, AL	National Avg
Population	387	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cullomburg, AL 4 mi Gilbertown, AL 7 mi Toxey, AL 10 mi Millry, AL 10 mi Coffeeville, AL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Silas

Silas, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36919

Silas vs Other Cities

Silas, AL vs Cullomburg, AL Silas, AL vs Gilbertown, AL Silas, AL vs Toxey, AL Silas, AL vs Millry, AL Silas, AL vs Coffeeville, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silas, AL affordable or expensive?

Silas has a median home value of $83,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $47,250.

What is the crime rate in Silas, AL?

Silas's violent crime rate is 143.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 905.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silas?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Silas, AL a good place to live?

Silas, AL has a population of 387, a median household income of $47,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Silas?

Silas averages 59.4°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Silas?

Silas, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36919.

What is the population of Silas?

The population of Silas, Alabama is 387 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silas?

Key numbers for living in Silas: median home $83,900, median household income $47,250, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.