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Silver City, NM

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Savor small-town charm, art, and history in southwestern New Mexico

Suburban Historic Scenic Mountain Views College Town Close-Knit Welcoming Diverse Relaxed Affordable

Located in southwestern New Mexico, Silver City is a small town with big culture boasting an array of recreational, artistic, and historical offerings. Nestled against the 3.3-million-acre Gila National Forest, Silver City is convenient to all kinds of forest recreation, including hiking, biking, camping, and much more. Western New Mexico University calls Silver City home, contributing a variety of cultural events and amenities to the community.

Silver City hosts a bevy of annual events to bring the community together, such as the Silver City Blues Festival, Fiesta Latina, Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo, Hummingbird Festival, and numerous car shows. The historic downtown area features plenty of restaurants, murals, and art galleries and studios, combining Silver City’s Old West heritage with its vibrant arts community. Convenience to U.S. 180 makes getting around from Silver City simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Silver City, NM is $525 for one bedroom, and $525 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Silver City has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$525/month
750 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Jose Barrios Elementary

Public

Grades 1-6

218 Students

7
out of 10

Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Public

Grades 1-6

341 Students

5
out of 10

G.W.STOUT Elementary

Public

Grades 1-6

317 Students

5
out of 10

Sixth Street Elementary

Public

Grades K

134 Students

Rating Unavailable

La Plata Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

344 Students

5
out of 10

Silver High

Public

Grades 9-12

638 Students

5
out of 10

Silver City Opportunity School

Public

Grades 9-12

83 Students

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.