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Silt, Colorado

town · Garfield County

At a glance

3,642
Population
$446,900
Median home value (all homes)
47% above U.S. median
$624,432
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,859/mo
Median rent
38% above U.S. median
$93,690
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
35.6 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
1.71%
Locations with fiber available
0.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 116 — 16% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing65% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost25% above
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college56 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates88.5%
College graduates21.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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