Silverthorne, CO Economy


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Silverthorne, CO is an attractive place to live, work and play. It offers a variety of job opportunities at companies such as Keystone Resort, Breckenridge Ski Resort and Copper Mountain Ski Resort. The cost of living in Silverthorne is higher than other cities with a two bedroom rent costing $3,620 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are 7% higher in Silverthorne than the national average. Despite these higher costs, Silverthorne also offers many amenities such as outdoor activities like skiing, hiking and biking trails for all levels of athleticism. Shopping outlets range from high-end stores to discount centers while dining options include local favorites and national chains.

Silverthorne has an unemployment rate of 4.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Silverthorne has seen the job market decrease by -10.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 48.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Silverthorne
- The Sales Tax Rate for Silverthorne is 8.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Silverthorne is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Silverthorne
- The average income of a Silverthorne resident is $55,759 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Silverthorne resident is $108,109 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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We've lived here 2 1/2 years, three winters now, and although I'm not a huge fan of winter, and there's a lot of it here, at least there are really fun things to do. We  More

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Over 19 years ago

Silverthorne is a great place to live, but the cost of housing and living has recently put a big separation between the working class and the rest of the  More

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