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Silver City, NM
Silver City · Grant County · NM 88061
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$178K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7/10
Schools
45 min
to Albuquerque
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
70/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Silver City offers cheap homes and a low crime rate, but it's a very car‑dependent, small town with limited job prospects and hot, dry summers. If you’re okay with long commutes and a quiet, rural lifestyle, it can work, but it isn’t ideal for families that need robust services or for anyone who relies on public transit.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable median home price ($178k)
- ✓Low cost of living and low taxes
- ✓Low violent crime and overall crime levels
- ✓Close to outdoor recreation like national parks and hiking trails
Real Talk
- !Very limited job opportunities; most residents commute to Albuquerque or other nearby towns
- !Walk Score of 0 means you’ll need a car for almost everything
- !Hot, dry summers can be uncomfortable and increase cooling costs
- !Internet and cellular service can be spotty, which hurts remote workers
- $High summer air‑conditioning costs
- $Higher insurance rates for wildfire and hail damage
- $Limited local healthcare options may require travel
Best For
Budget‑conscious familiesRemote workers who can handle slow broadbandOutdoor enthusiastsRetirees looking for a quiet, low‑cost town
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Silver City, NM
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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