What are the schools like in Silverado, CA?

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

What is the median household income in Silverado?

The median household income in Silverado, CA is $89,479 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Silverado, CA?

Silverado has an average high temperature of 69.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Silverado, CA affordable or expensive?

Silverado's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silverado is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $646,200 and the median rent is $1,600 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silverado, CA?

Silverado has a violent crime rate of 302.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1650.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silverado, CA a Good Place to Live?

Silverado is a small town of 878 in California, with a median household income of $89,479 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Silverado stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Silverado is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Silverado 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: 115.5

Silverado's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silverado costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Silverado, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$646,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,600	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,479	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Silverado's violent crime rate is 302.5 per 100,000 residents — 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

302.5 /100k

Property Crime

1650.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Silverado, CA	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	40.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silverado sees average highs of 69.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 17.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Silverado, CA
Average High — January	69.0°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	17.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Silverado, CA	National Avg
Population	878	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Williams Canyon, CA 1 mi Modjeska, CA 3 mi Trabuco Canyon, CA 5 mi Lake Forest, CA 7 mi Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Silverado

Silverado, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92676

Silverado vs Other Cities

Silverado, CA vs Williams Canyon, CA Silverado, CA vs Modjeska, CA Silverado, CA vs Trabuco Canyon, CA Silverado, CA vs Lake Forest, CA Silverado, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silverado, CA affordable or expensive?

Silverado's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Silverado roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $646,200 and median rent is $1,600/month.

What is the crime rate in Silverado, CA?

Silverado's violent crime rate is 302.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1650.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silverado?

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

Is Silverado, CA a good place to live?

Silverado, CA has a population of 878, a median household income of $89,479, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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 Silverado?

Silverado averages 69.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Silverado?

Silverado, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92676.

What is the population of Silverado?

The population of Silverado, California is 878 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silverado?

Key numbers for living in Silverado: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $646,200, median household income $89,479, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silverado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.