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Silver city, NM

Silver city, NM.

Population: 17,464 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Silver city, NM is $223,387 — down 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $292,000 after a median 115.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,575/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,387

Median home value

-6.3%

1-year change

115.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$223,387
1-year appreciation
-6.3%
3-year appreciation
-20.2%
5-year appreciation
-7.1%
10-year appreciation
+17.0%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$281,063
House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$292,000
Median list price
$349,000
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
115.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
105
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
-3.2%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,575/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$882/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,715/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,979/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER, SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Schools include
ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER, HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY, JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY, LA PLATA MIDDLE, SILVER HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.6 in
Annual snowfall
23.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,628
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,587

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Turner Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grant County Airport (SVC) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+70 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
29.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$914
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
61.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,429
Average weekly wage
$1,001
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Health Care, Administrative Services

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

How it compares

Silver cityState medianUS median
Median home value$223,387$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$292,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market116 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,575/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$914$929$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 Silver city, NM?
$223,387.
What is the median sale price in Silver city, NM?
$292,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Silver city, NM?
Median days on market: 115.5 days.
What is typical rent in Silver city, NM?
Typical rent: $1,575/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Silver city, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Silver city, NM in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Silver city, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Silver city, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Silver city, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Silver city, NM?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Silver city, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Silver city, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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