salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.7 minutes each way. Most homes (89.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $129,360 a year. That is $62 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 186 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Silver Firs?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Silver Firs
| Size | Silver Firs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,448 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,952 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Silver Firs overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Silver Firs, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Silver Firs
Life in Silver Firs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Silver Firs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,733 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $859,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $85,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Silver Firs, WA?
Renting in Silver Firs costs a median of about $3,234 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Silver Firs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $129,360 a year, or $62 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Silver Firs cheap or expensive?
Silver Firs is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $176,246. It ranks 186th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Silver Firs?
The median homeowner in Silver Firs pays $7,211 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Silver Firs more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Silver Firs?
The median home value in Silver Firs is $859,900, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
22,306 people live in Silver Firs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.