Cost of Living in Silt, CO
Population 3,575 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Silt a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $391,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Silt lies roughly 130 miles west of the nearest major metro, Boulder — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 60% lower than Boulder's $983,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Silt
The median home value in Silt is $391,400 — 28% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,928/month, 47% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,484/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. The climate averages highs of 64.4°F and lows of 33.8°F. Overall, Silt has a cost of living index of 136 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% more expensive.
Silt has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 44 | 55 | 63 | 74 | 86 | 92 | 89 | 80 | 66 | 50 | 37 |
| Low °F | 13 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 55 | 54 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 14 |
| Precip" | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.76 | 1.01 | 1.14 | 0.68 | 0.96 | 1.07 | 1.34 | 1.27 | 0.63 | 0.57 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Silt, CO?
Silt has a cost index of 136 (100 = national average). It is 36% above the national average.
What is average rent in Silt, CO?
The median gross rent in Silt is $1,928 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Silt?
The median home value in Silt is $391,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Silt?
The median household income in Silt is $86,484 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Silt, CO?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Silt is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Silt, CO affordable?
Silt is above average in cost of living, with an index of 136 — about 36% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Silt?
Silt has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 33.8°F. Annual precipitation is 10.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Silt at a Glance
- Population
- 3,575
- Median Income
- $86,484
- Home Value
- $391,400
- Median Rent
- $1,928/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.8%
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