What are the schools like in Silverhill, AL?

Silverhill is served primarily by Baldwin County. The district operates 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Silverhill?

The median household income in Silverhill, AL is $58,510 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Silverhill, AL?

Silverhill has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Silverhill, AL affordable or expensive?

Silverhill's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silverhill is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $264,500 and the median rent is $1,068 per month.

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

Silverhill has a violent crime rate of 482.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2989.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silverhill, AL a Good Place to Live?

Silverhill is a small town of 711 in Alabama, with a median household income of $58,510 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Silverhill stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Silverhill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 95.7

Silverhill's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silverhill costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Silverhill, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$264,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,068	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,510	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Silverhill's violent crime rate is 482.2 per 100,000 residents — 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

482.2 /100k

Property Crime

2989.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Silverhill is served primarily by Baldwin County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Silverhill, AL	National Avg
School District	Baldwin County	—
Elementary Schools	25	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silverhill sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 69.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silverhill, AL
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	69.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Silverhill, AL	National Avg
Population	711	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Robertsdale, AL 3 mi Summerdale, AL 6 mi Fairhope, AL 8 mi Daphne, AL 10 mi Loxley, AL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Silverhill

Silverhill, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36576

Silverhill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silverhill, AL affordable or expensive?

Silverhill's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Silverhill roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $264,500 and median rent is $1,068/month.

What is the crime rate in Silverhill, AL?

Silverhill's violent crime rate is 482.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2989.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silverhill?

Public schools in Silverhill are operated by Baldwin County. The district has 25 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Silverhill, AL a good place to live?

Silverhill, AL has a population of 711, a median household income of $58,510, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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 Silverhill?

Silverhill averages 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.0 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Silverhill?

Silverhill, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36576.

What is the population of Silverhill?

The population of Silverhill, Alabama is 711 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silverhill?

Key numbers for living in Silverhill: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $264,500, median household income $58,510, crime index 133 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silverhill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.