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Silver City, New Mexico

Introduction to Silver City, New Mexico

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

Silver City History

Originally known as San Vicente de la Cienega, the area was an Apache campsite before the arrival of American settlers in the 1860’s. Silver City was established in 1870 and because of the discovery of silver ore in the nearby Chloride Flats. Silver City was officially incorporated in 1878. It is also the county seat of Grant County.

Silver City and nearby Attractions

  • Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
  • City of Rocks State Park
  • Silver City Museum
  • Fleming Hall Museum
  • Western New Mexico University Museum

Things To Do In Silver City

The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers the visitors a glimpse of Mogollan Culture of 1300 AD. Recreational facilities such as camping and hiking are available in and around the Catwalk Trail and Gila Wilderness. The City of Rocks State Park is an area of interesting rock formation and is a popular site of attraction. Local festivals include Blues Festival and Winter Weekend.

Silver City Transportation

Las Cruces International Airport ia nearby.

Silver City Higher Education

Western New Mexico University is the local institution of higher education. Other such nearby institutes include Eastern Arizona College, New Mexico State University and New Mexico State University-Dona Anna.

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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