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Cost of living in Silver City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Silver City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Silver City is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Silver City is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Silver City is $225,704.
The median income in Silver City is $38,711.
Silver City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Silver City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Silver City | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Silver City, NM Weather
The average high in Silver City is 70.3° and the average low is 40.3°.
There are 41.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 19.4 inches of precipitation each year with 4.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Silver City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 19.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Silver City
I grew up in New Mexico and I have also lived in other states. I think NM is great for retirees, the weather is nice and mild, there's a lot of art and hispanic culture, and the people are very neighborly and friendly. Now, if you are 40 or younger, I would recommend you move to another state unless you Really Really LOVE the outdoors, if you want to get off the grid, or if you need to lay low! There's not much to do here, the main cities are Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruses. The only city I would recommend is Las Cruses to be honest. Crime is high per population, low diversity, and unfortunately poverty is as high as they say here. Schools try but they are low and they do not have enough funding to catch up to other states. Unless you have ties to family here, it is pretty isolating. Most people that I know who love it here are older people, NM natives, people who are nature enthusiasts or "crunchy/artsy" people. People are pretty tough here so even though we are dead last in everything, we still rep NM hard! And we have the best green chili and New Mexican food in the southern part of the state! Everything else aside, it's still a great state to visit and the Albuquerque hot air balloon festival is a wonderful experience!
Don't speed in small towns! Jalisco's Cafe has good authentic New Mex food & you have to eat a sopapilla with honey. They will ask you do you want red or green, or they will call it christmas in the northern part of the state, they are talking about red and green chili. Remember to ask for a sample of the chili before ordering, every batch varies per spiciness.
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Silver City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Silver City
The current population in Silver City is 9,536. The population has decreased 7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,536 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 9,574 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 9,650 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 9,694 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 9,530 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 9,627 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 9,783 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 9,882 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 10,103 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 10,184 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 10,245 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 10,298 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 10,331 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 10,337 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 10,343 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Silver City
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Silver City is:
43.1% White with 4,112 White residents.
0.7% African American with 71 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 202 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 451 Two Or More residents.
48.8% Hispanic with 4,652 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Silver City | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.1% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 48.8% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Silver City
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Silver City is 52.9% female with 5,048 female residents.
Silver City is 47.1% male with 4,488 male residents.
| Gender | Silver City | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Silver City for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Silver City completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Silver City completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Silver City completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Silver City completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Silver City completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Silver City completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Silver City completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Silver City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Silver City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Silver City | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Silver City, New Mexico
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6.5% of households in Silver City earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Silver City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.2% of households in Silver City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.7% of households in Silver City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
23.0% of households in Silver City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.3% of households in Silver City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.9% of households in Silver City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.8% of households in Silver City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Silver City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Silver City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Silver City | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23.0% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.8% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
