Living in Silvis, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Silvis · Census data 2020–2024
Silvis has 7,955 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $62,375 (25% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $161,600, the median rent is $965/month.
Silvis at a glance
- Population
- 7,955
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $161,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $965/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Silvis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Silvis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Silvis the median home value is $161,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,228 a month in housing costs.
Silvis median household income
The median household income in Silvis is $62,375 and the income per person is $39,370. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Silvis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,709
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.90
Silvis demographics
- Population
- 7,955
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 4,156
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Silvis ›
Education in Silvis
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Silvis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Silvis
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Silvis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvis | 7,955 | $62,375 | $161,600 | $965 |
| Carbon Cliff | 2,151 | $55,536 | $134,600 | $1,034 |
| East Moline | 20,904 | $61,779 | $134,600 | $868 |
| Campbell's Island | 203 | $70,531 | $155,100 | — |
| Riverdale | 396 | $95,000 | $276,300 | $1,600 |
| Hampton | 1,926 | $90,406 | $184,900 | $941 |
| Coal Valley | 4,229 | $106,850 | $215,700 | — |
| Colona | 5,139 | $79,700 | $147,500 | $838 |
| Moline | 42,197 | $67,701 | $146,300 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Silvis, IL?
The median household income in Silvis is $62,375, 25% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Silvis?
The median home value in Silvis is $161,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Silvis?
The median gross rent in Silvis is $965 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Silvis, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Silvis?
The median age in Silvis is 47.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Silvis?
The average commute to work in Silvis is 20 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Silvis?
The unemployment rate in Silvis is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Silvis?
16.3% of adults in Silvis have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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