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Silver Cliff, Colorado

town · Custer County

At a glance

863
Population
$268,500
Median home value (all homes)
12% below U.S. median
$320,654
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$969/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$33,000
Median household income
58% below U.S. median
17.6 min
Average commute
69.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost38% below
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 college45 mi
Nearest community college56 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates16.4%

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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