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Silver City, NM


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Silver City, New Mexico

Silver City, New Mexico, in Grant county, is 96 miles W of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 126 miles NW of El Paso, Texas. The town contains a population of approximately 10,545.

The People and Families of Silver City

In Silver City, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Silver City had a median family income of $31,374. Interestingly, lots of people in Silver City have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Silver City favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,600. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Silver City Housing

Silver City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Silver City, 84% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Silver City can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Silver City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySilver City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySilver City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Silver City Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Silver City College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Silver City, NM

Comparing Silver City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime23

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