Cost of Living in Silver Springs, NV

Population 5,523 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023

86
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Silver Springs a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $238,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 9.8% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Silver Springs is about 30 miles east of Sparks, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than Sparks' $456,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 78
Rent 98

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Silver Springs

The median home value in Silver Springs is $238,100 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,291/month, 2% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,105/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Nevada charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 69.9°F and lows of 37.6°F. Overall, Silver Springs has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$238,100
22% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$193,111
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
2% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$961
1 BR
$1,006
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,821
4 BR
$2,217
Owner-occupied 80.2%
Renter-occupied 19.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,291
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,905/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
36.6 min
36% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.5%
Carpooled
20.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
4.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$53,105
29% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,572
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
104% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.3%
Graduate degree 5.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52.8
Male median age 48.3
Female median age 55.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
69.9°F
Avg Low
37.6°F
Annual Precip
4.9"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475361677687969485715646
Low °F 222531354451585548362620
Precip" 0.510.450.490.490.860.410.140.090.240.370.470.42

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
93.1%
Good air days/yr
87
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
349
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Silver Springs, NV?

Silver Springs has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.

What is average rent in Silver Springs, NV?

The median gross rent in Silver Springs is $1,291 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Silver Springs?

The median home value in Silver Springs is $238,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Silver Springs?

The median household income in Silver Springs is $53,105 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Silver Springs, NV?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Silver Springs is 8.2%. Nevada has no state income tax.

Is Silver Springs, NV affordable?

Yes, Silver Springs is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Silver Springs?

Silver Springs has average high temperatures of 69.9°F and average lows of 37.6°F. Annual precipitation is 4.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Silver Springs at a Glance

Population
5,523
Median Income
$53,105
Home Value
$238,100
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
Unemployment
9.8%
Avg High Temp
69.9°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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