Living in Silver Hill, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Silver Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Silver Hill has 5,193 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $60,625 (42% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $323,200, the median rent is $1,523/month.
Silver Hill at a glance
- Population
- 5,193
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $60,625State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $323,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,523/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Silver Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Silver Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Silver Hill the median home value is $323,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,523 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,773 a month in housing costs.
Silver Hill median household income
The median household income in Silver Hill is $60,625 and the income per person is $37,259. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Silver Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,020
- Owner-occupied
- 20.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 79.5%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.96
Silver Hill demographics
- Population
- 5,193
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 2,632
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Silver Hill ›
Education in Silver Hill
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Silver Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Silver Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 11.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Silver Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill | 5,193 | $60,625 | $323,200 | $1,523 |
| Suitland | 23,793 | $71,585 | $334,800 | $1,707 |
| Marlow Heights | 5,456 | $55,502 | $387,600 | $1,657 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 16,063 | $82,785 | $364,000 | $1,545 |
| Temple Hills | 8,969 | $66,841 | $366,200 | $1,811 |
| Coral Hills | 9,756 | $68,603 | $339,200 | $1,788 |
| Camp Springs | 22,544 | $120,456 | $415,000 | $2,231 |
| Morningside | 976 | $69,000 | $296,700 | $2,464 |
| Glassmanor | 16,981 | $66,327 | $351,000 | $1,567 |
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What is the median household income in Silver Hill, MD?
The median household income in Silver Hill is $60,625, 42% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Silver Hill?
The median home value in Silver Hill is $323,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Silver Hill?
The median gross rent in Silver Hill is $1,523 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Silver Hill, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Silver Hill?
The median age in Silver Hill is 43.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Silver Hill?
The average commute to work in Silver Hill is 33 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Silver Hill?
The unemployment rate in Silver Hill is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Silver Hill?
17.3% of adults in Silver Hill 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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