What are the schools like in Silverthorne, CO?

Silverthorne is served primarily by Summit School District No. Re 1. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Silverthorne?

The median household income in Silverthorne, CO is $97,558 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Silverthorne, CO?

Silverthorne has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 75.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 115.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Silverthorne, CO affordable or expensive?

Silverthorne's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silverthorne is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $650,600 and the median rent is $1,725 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silverthorne, CO?

Silverthorne has a violent crime rate of 78.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2210.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silverthorne, CO a Good Place to Live?

Silverthorne is a small town of 4,550 in Colorado, with a median household income of $97,558 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Silverthorne stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Silverthorne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Silverthorne 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: 105.0

Silverthorne's overall cost of living index is 105.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silverthorne costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Silverthorne, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$650,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,558	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Silverthorne's violent crime rate is 78.2 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

78.2 /100k

Property Crime

2210.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Silverthorne is served primarily by Summit School District No. Re 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Silverthorne, CO	National Avg
School District	Summit School District No. Re 1	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silverthorne sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 75.0°F in July, with 14.9 inches of annual precipitation and 115.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silverthorne, CO
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	75.0°F
Annual Precipitation	14.9"
Annual Snowfall	115.5"

Demographics

Metric	Silverthorne, CO	National Avg
Population	4,550	—
Median Age	49.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.9%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dillon, CO 3 mi Frisco, CO 6 mi Keystone, CO 10 mi Breckenridge, CO 11 mi Montezuma, CO 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Silverthorne

Silverthorne, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80498

Silverthorne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silverthorne, CO affordable or expensive?

Silverthorne's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Silverthorne roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $650,600 and median rent is $1,725/month.

What is the crime rate in Silverthorne, CO?

Silverthorne's violent crime rate is 78.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2210.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silverthorne?

Public schools in Silverthorne are operated by Summit School District No. Re 1. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Silverthorne, CO a good place to live?

Silverthorne, CO has a population of 4,550, a median household income of $97,558, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Silverthorne?

Silverthorne averages 31.1°F in January and 75.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.9 inches with about 115.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Silverthorne?

Silverthorne, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80498.

What is the population of Silverthorne?

The population of Silverthorne, Colorado is 4,550 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silverthorne?

Key numbers for living in Silverthorne: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $650,600, median household income $97,558, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silverthorne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.