Living in Silvis, IL

Explore Silvis and see how it fits the life you want to build.

7,955 Population Rock Island County County City Place Type Illinois State
Overall Match7.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Silvis at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population7,955
Median Household Income$62,375
Median Home Value$161,600
Median Gross Rent$965
Median Age47.1
Average Household Size1.9
Unemployment3.7%
Work From Home5.2%
Homeownership58.0%
Housing Vacancy11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Silvis is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Silvis Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Silvis and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.3 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.8 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Silvis

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$161,600
Median Gross Rent$965
Homeownership58.0%
Housing Vacancy11.7%
Housing Value8.6/10
Housing Stability6.0/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Silvis, IL

Median Household Income$62,375
Unemployment3.7%
Work From Home5.2%
Employment8.2/10
Remote Work Friendly5.6/10
Income Strength7.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Silvis and how households are structured

Population7,955
Median Age47.1
Average Household Size1.9

Silvis is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Silvis

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Silvis point to hot summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High85.0°F
Average Winter Low14.1°F
Annual Rainfall37.5 in.
Annual Snowfall36.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Silvis

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Silvis is located in Rock Island County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Rock Island County.

County Intelligence

Silvis & Rock Island County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Silvis is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Silvis.

Current NarrowTheList data for Silvis shows a population of about 7,955. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Rock Island County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Silvis.

For someone considering a move to Silvis, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Carbon Cliff, IL 1.0 miles away East Moline, IL 1.9 miles away Riverdale, IA 3.9 miles away Hampton, IL 4.1 miles away Colona, IL 4.4 miles away Coal Valley, IL 4.4 miles away Moline, IL 4.4 miles away Panorama Park, IA 4.6 miles away Cleveland, IL 4.8 miles away Bettendorf, IA 5.9 miles away Rapids City, IL 6.7 miles away Le Claire, IA 7.0 miles away