Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Silver City

Affordability

Detailed median rent, median income, and renter household figures are not available in our current data for Silver City. The 55 HUD-assisted units tracked across 2 properties in the city represent a limited but important source of income-restricted housing for eligible renters.

Safety

Violent crime rate data for Silver City is.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Silver City tracked by Lease Lantern, both have been mapped for flood zone status and neither falls in a high-risk flood area, according to our flood data.

Getting Around Silver City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Silver City rates 17 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 34 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 8 schools across 2 districts serve Silver City, including 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Silver City, NM

Silver City is a small community in southwestern New Mexico. No median household income figure is available in our current data, but the area is generally considered a lower-cost rural market, which can make income-based and HUD-assisted housing especially valuable for residents stretching a fixed budget.

Lease Lantern tracks 2 affordable properties with 55 total units in Silver City. These include HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC properties where rents are tied to income limits rather than market rates.

• Rent structure: Rents at income-restricted properties are calculated as a percentage of your household income or set at HUD-determined limits, not local market rates.
• Utility costs: Silver City scores 17 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability according to Walk Score, meaning most errands require a car. Factor transportation costs into your monthly budget when comparing housing options.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Silver City have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone.