What are the schools like in Silver City, NM?

Silver City is served primarily by SILVER CITY. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Silver City?

The median household income in Silver City, NM is $36,853 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.9%.

What is the weather like in Silver City, NM?

Silver City has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Silver City, NM affordable or expensive?

Silver City's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silver City is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,100 and the median rent is $831 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silver City, NM?

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

Is Silver City, NM a Good Place to Live?

Silver City is a small town of 9,650 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $36,853 and a 9.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Silver City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Silver City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Silver City 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: 91.7

Silver City's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silver City costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Silver City, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$831	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,853	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Silver City is served primarily by SILVER CITY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Silver City, NM	National Avg
School District	SILVER CITY	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silver City sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 16.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Silver City, NM
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	16.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Silver City, NM	National Avg
Population	9,650	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rosedale, NM 2 mi Little Walnut Village, NM 3 mi Arenas Valley, NM 4 mi Tyrone, NM 5 mi Pinos Altos, NM 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Silver City

Silver City, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88061

Silver City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver City, NM affordable or expensive?

Silver City's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Silver City roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,100 and median rent is $831/month.

What is the crime rate in Silver City, NM?

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

What are the schools like in Silver City?

Public schools in Silver City are operated by SILVER CITY. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Silver City, NM a good place to live?

Silver City, NM has a population of 9,650, a median household income of $36,853, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 City?

Silver City averages 55.6°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Silver City?

Silver City, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88061.

What is the population of Silver City?

The population of Silver City, New Mexico is 9,650 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Silver City: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $150,100, median household income $36,853, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silver City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.