Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
27%
Silver City
Silver City, NM Area Guide
Avg Rent
$800
Population
10,385
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Savor small-town charm, art, and history in southwestern New Mexico
Suburban
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Historic
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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College Town
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Diverse
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Relaxed
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Affordable
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Located in southwestern New Mexico, Silver City is a small town with big culture boasting an array of recreational, artistic, and historical offerings. Nestled against the 3.3-million-acre Gila National Forest, Silver City is convenient to all kinds of forest recreation, including hiking, biking, camping, and much more. Western New Mexico University calls Silver City home, contributing a variety of cultural events and amenities to the community.
Silver City hosts a bevy of annual events to bring the community together, such as the Silver City Blues Festival, Fiesta Latina, Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo, Hummingbird Festival, and numerous car shows. The historic downtown area features plenty of restaurants, murals, and art galleries and studios, combining Silver City’s Old West heritage with its vibrant arts community. Convenience to U.S. 180 makes getting around from Silver City simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$33,841
Average: $52,052
Education
2,899
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,209
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Silver City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Silver City, NM is $800 for one bedroom, $900 for two bedrooms, and $1,199 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Silver City has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$800/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Silver City, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Sixth Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
134 Students
Public
Grades K-5
134 Students
Public
Grades K-5
218 Students
Public
Grades K-5
317 Students
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
344 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
344 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
638 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
638 Students
Silver City Opportunity School
Public
Grades 9-12
83 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.