What are the schools like in Silver Hill, MD?

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

What is the median household income in Silver Hill?

The median household income in Silver Hill, MD is $65,096 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Silver Hill, MD?

Silver Hill has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.7 inches.

Silver Hill, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Silver Hill, MD affordable or expensive?

Silver Hill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silver Hill is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $258,400 and the median rent is $1,573 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silver Hill, MD?

Crime rate data for Silver Hill is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Silver Hill, MD a Good Place to Live?

Silver Hill is a small town of 5,455 in Maryland, with a median household income of $65,096 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Silver Hill's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Silver Hill 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: 108.6

Silver Hill's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silver Hill costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Silver Hill, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$258,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,573	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	23.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,096	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Silver Hill is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Silver Hill, MD	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	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silver Hill sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 13.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silver Hill, MD
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	13.7"

Demographics

Metric	Silver Hill, MD	National Avg
Population	5,455	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	1.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	93.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Silver Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver Hill, MD affordable or expensive?

Silver Hill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Silver Hill roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $258,400 and median rent is $1,573/month.

What is the crime rate in Silver Hill, MD?

Crime data for Silver Hill is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Silver Hill?

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

Is Silver Hill, MD a good place to live?

Silver Hill, MD has a population of 5,455, a median household income of $65,096, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Silver Hill?

Silver Hill averages 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 13.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Silver Hill?

The population of Silver Hill, Maryland is 5,455 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silver Hill?

Key numbers for living in Silver Hill: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $258,400, median household income $65,096. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silver Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.