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Silt, CO

Silt, CO.

Population: 6,271 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Silt, CO is $622,391 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $492,000 after a median 20.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,350/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$622,391

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

20.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$622,391
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.2%
10-year appreciation
+114.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$622,391
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$492,000
Median list price
$512,000
Median price per sqft
$282
1-year sale-price change
+17.8%
Median days on market
20.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.8%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,350/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Cactus Valley Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning, inlandFlooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,620
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,181

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
West Divide Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+44 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
6.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,948
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,632
Average weekly wage
$1,224
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SiltState medianUS median
Median home value$622,391$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$492,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,350/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,948$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Silt, CO?
$622,391.
What is the median sale price in Silt, CO?
$492,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Silt, CO?
Median days on market: 20.5 days.
What is typical rent in Silt, CO?
Typical rent: $2,350/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Silt, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is Silt, CO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Silt, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Silt, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Silt, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Silt, CO?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Silt, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Silt, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Silt, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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