What are the schools like in Silverton, TX?

Silverton is served primarily by SILVERTON ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Silverton?

The median household income in Silverton, TX is $34,850 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Silverton, TX?

Silverton has an average high temperature of 52.2°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Silverton, TX affordable or expensive?

Silverton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silverton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $71,500 and the median rent is $1,083 per month.

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

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

Is Silverton, TX a Good Place to Live?

Silverton is a small town of 649 in Texas, with a median household income of $34,850 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.5

Silverton's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silverton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Silverton, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$71,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,083	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,850	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

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

Schools & Education

Silverton is served primarily by SILVERTON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Silverton, TX	National Avg
School District	SILVERTON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silverton sees average highs of 52.2°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 21.7 inches of annual precipitation and 9.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silverton, TX
Average High — January	52.2°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	21.7"
Annual Snowfall	9.2"

Demographics

Metric	Silverton, TX	National Avg
Population	649	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Quitaque, TX 16 mi Turkey, TX 24 mi Lockney, TX 25 mi Kress, TX 26 mi Tulia, TX 27 mi

ZIP Codes in Silverton

Silverton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79257

Silverton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silverton, TX affordable or expensive?

Silverton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Silverton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $71,500 and median rent is $1,083/month.

What is the crime rate in Silverton, TX?

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

What are the schools like in Silverton?

Public schools in Silverton are operated by SILVERTON ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Silverton, TX a good place to live?

Silverton, TX has a population of 649, a median household income of $34,850, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 52.2°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.7 inches with about 9.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Silverton?

Silverton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79257.

What is the population of Silverton?

The population of Silverton, Texas is 649 with a median age of 42.7. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $71,500, median household income $34,850, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.