What are the schools like in Silver Firs, WA?

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

What is the median household income in Silver Firs?

The median household income in Silver Firs, WA is $150,709 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Silver Firs, WA?

Silver Firs has an average high temperature of 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Silver Firs, WA affordable or expensive?

Silver Firs's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silver Firs is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $713,800 and the median rent is $2,765 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silver Firs, WA?

Silver Firs has a violent crime rate of 181.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1911.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silver Firs, WA a Good Place to Live?

Silver Firs is a small city of 22,230 in Washington, with a median household income of $150,709 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Silver Firs stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Silver Firs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Silver Firs 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: 113.0

Silver Firs's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silver Firs costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Silver Firs, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$713,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$150,709	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Silver Firs's violent crime rate is 181.6 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

181.6 /100k

Property Crime

1911.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Silver Firs, WA	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	47.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silver Firs sees average highs of 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silver Firs, WA
Average High — January	45.8°F
Average High — July	72.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Silver Firs, WA	National Avg
Population	22,230	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	15.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	7.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Silver Firs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver Firs, WA affordable or expensive?

Silver Firs's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Silver Firs roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $713,800 and median rent is $2,765/month.

What is the crime rate in Silver Firs, WA?

Silver Firs's violent crime rate is 181.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1911.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silver Firs?

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

Is Silver Firs, WA a good place to live?

Silver Firs, WA has a population of 22,230, a median household income of $150,709, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Firs?

Silver Firs averages 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Silver Firs?

The population of Silver Firs, Washington is 22,230 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Silver Firs: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $713,800, median household income $150,709, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silver Firs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.