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Silas, Alabama, in Choctaw county, is 76 miles N of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 162 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is home to some 529 residents.
In Silas, about 63% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.
In 2000, Silas had a median family income of $25,833.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Silas can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Silas was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Silas. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Silas, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Silas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Silas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
Ratings range from
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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