What are the schools like in Silverton, OH?

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

What is the median household income in Silverton?

The median household income in Silverton, OH is $50,489 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Silverton, OH?

Silverton has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Silverton, OH affordable or expensive?

Silverton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silverton is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,800 and the median rent is $816 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silverton, OH?

Silverton has a violent crime rate of 413.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2160.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silverton, OH a Good Place to Live?

Silverton is a small town of 4,883 in Ohio, with a median household income of $50,489 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Silverton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Silverton 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: 94.1

Silverton's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silverton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Silverton, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$816	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,489	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Silverton's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

413.5 /100k

Property Crime

2160.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Silverton, OH	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	30.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silverton sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silverton, OH
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Silverton, OH	National Avg
Population	4,883	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	44.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Deer Park, OH 1 mi Madeira, OH 2 mi Ridgewood, OH 2 mi Amberley, OH 2 mi Kenwood, OH 2 mi

Silverton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silverton, OH affordable or expensive?

Silverton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Silverton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,800 and median rent is $816/month.

What is the crime rate in Silverton, OH?

Silverton's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2160.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silverton?

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

Is Silverton, OH a good place to live?

Silverton, OH has a population of 4,883, a median household income of $50,489, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 Silverton?

Silverton averages 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Silverton?

The population of Silverton, Ohio is 4,883 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silverton?

Key numbers for living in Silverton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $162,800, median household income $50,489, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silverton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.