Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Javalina Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Yankie Creek Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Raven's Nest
Coffee Shop
Bean Vivant
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (22) A+
El Sol Theatre
Theatre Arts
O S Warren House Historic Site
Attraction
Gila Theatre
Cinema
Silco Theatre
Cinema
Billy the Kid Cabin
Museum
Western New Mexico University Museum
Museum
Silver CIty Museum
Museum
Bowden Hall Historic Site
Attraction
H B Ailman House Historic Site
Attraction
Light Hall Historic Site
Attraction
Graham Gymnasium Historic Site
Attraction
Fine Arts Center Theater
Theatre Arts
Webb Theater
Theatre Arts
Stine-Fleming House Historic Site
Attraction
Martin Maher House Historic Site
Attraction
Minnie L Brumback House Historic Site
Attraction
Thomas Conway House Historic Site
Attraction
David Abraham House Historic Site
Attraction
Silver City Water Works Building Historic Site
Attraction
Bullard Hotel Historic Site
Attraction
S
Attraction
New James Stadium
Stadium
W
Attraction
Food and Drink (26) A+
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Blake's Lotaburger
Fast Food
Burger Time
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
La Cochina Restaurant & Catering
Fast Food
Pretty Sweet Emporium
Sweets
LIttle Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery
Bar
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Graham Gymnasium
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Silver City Food Basket
Grocery Store
Silver City Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Gough Park
Park
Penny Park
Park
Silver City Historical Marker
Park
Virginia Street Park
Park
Silver City Ballpark
Park
Boston Hill Open Space
Park
Shops (23) A+
Furniture Gallery
Furniture
Sears
Department Store
Piñon Plaza
Mall
True Value
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Buddy's
Furniture
Silver City Trading Co.
Furniture
Home Furniture
Furniture
Hudson Plaza
Mall
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Silver City.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Silver City is 88/100 - which is 5% lower than New Mexico.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime F

Silver City crime rates are 3,994 per 100k, which is 6% higher than New Mexico
Property Crime
3,167 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
828 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Silver City is $30,821 - which is 33% lower than New Mexico.
Med. Household Income
$30,821 F
Unemployment Rate
6.2% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Silver City Police Department
Police
Silver City Fire Department
Fire Station
Community Health Clinic
Clinic
WNMU Campus Police
Police
Gila Cardiology
Clinic
Gila Regional EMS
Ambulance Station
Gila Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Whiskey Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Silver City home prices are $139,600 - which is 14% lower than New Mexico
Home Price
$139,600 D
Home Appreciation Rate
-0% C
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The Silver City graduation rate is 76% - which is 5% lower than New Mexico
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (7) F
Sixth Street Elementary
Aldo Leopold Charter
Jose Barrios Elementary
Guadalupe Montessori School
G.W.Stout Elementary
Harrison Schmitt Elementary
Calvary Christian Academy
High Schools (5) D-
Aldo Leopold Charter
Down To Earth School
Silver High
Opportunity High School
Calvary Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Silver City has an overall rating of 89% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C
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Silver City, NM Area Guide

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  • Silver City has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Silver City crime rates are 6% higher than the New Mexico average
  • Cost of living in Silver City is 5% lower than the New Mexico average

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I Love Living in Silver City, New Mexico! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Living in Silver City, New Mexico is awesome, no doubt about it. I love having the same type of climate year round, even if it is desert heat! There is so much beauty in this town and around the area and always something different going on and something to do.

A one of a few o ...Read More f our best attractions are Gila Cliff Dwellings. These are awesome homes built by the natives long ago right in the side of cliffs. It's a pretty unique experience seeing these dwellings and the intricacy that they had in building them. I know that I couldn't do it! We also have the Log Cabin Curio Shop and Museum that it everything it sounds like! You visit here and you will definitely find things that you won't find anywhere else! Then there's also of course the fact that our town was the final destination to win the grand prize in the 2001 hit movie "Rat Race" with a stellar cast! Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Silver City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gough Park
      Penny Park
      Silver City Historical Marker
      Virginia Street Park
      Silver City Ballpark
      Boston Hill Open Space

      Entertainment

      El Sol Theatre
      O S Warren House Historic Site
      Gila Theatre
      Silco Theatre
      Billy the Kid Cabin
      Western New Mexico University Museum
      Silver CIty Museum
      Bowden Hall Historic Site

      Food & Drink

      Daylight Donuts
      Dairy Queen
      Blake's Lotaburger
      Burger Time
      Sonic
      Domino's
      Domino's
      McDonald's

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Silver City? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Silver City.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Silver City? The cost of living in Silver City is 88/100 - which is 5% lower than New Mexico.
      Silver City
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      New Mexico
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Silver City? Silver City crime rates are 3,994, which are 6% higher than New Mexico
      Total Crime
      3,994 per 100k people

      72% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      72% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Silver City? The median income in Silver City is $30,821 which is 33% lower than New Mexico.
      Median household income
      $30,82144% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,91727% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      33% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Silver City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Gila Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Silver City home prices? Silver City home prices are $139,600 - which is 14% lower than New Mexico
      Median home value
      $139,60024% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70925% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Silver City have good schools? The Silver City graduation rate is 76% - which is 5% lower than New Mexico
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Silver City a good place to live? Silver City has an overall rating of 89% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      5 total surveys

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