City Report · CO

Silverthorne

Pop. 4,815·5th most expensive in Colorado·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,423/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$1,491
Reported rents
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Silverthorne · $3,423
More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,423/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$137,000/yr
Local median income
$125,478/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Silverthorne's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,820
4 BR+
$3,290
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,090/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,423 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in Silverthorne changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 60 Colorado cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($125,478) is $3,137 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,820); a 4-bedroom is $3,290.

Cheaper nearby

Eagle, 27 miles away, rents for 11% less ($3,031/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Silverthorne. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$41,076/yr
At $3,423/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Silverthorne, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,815
Median income
$125,478
Median age
41.4
Renters
20.1%
Age distribution
21.7%
13.4%
31.9%
18.7%
14.3%
Under 1821.7%
18–3413.4%
35–5431.9%
55–6418.7%
65+14.3%
Gender
54.9%
45.1%
Male54.9%
Female45.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.6%
28.1%
White69.6%
Hispanic28.1%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
27.1%
56.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma10.2%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+56.2%
Housing tenure
79.9%
20.1%
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Silverthorne, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,109 → $125,478
up 16.1%
Population
4,520 → 4,815
up 6.5%
Renter share
24.6% → 20.1%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
45.6% → 56.2%
+10.6 pts
Median age
49.9 → 41.4
-8.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $108,109 to $125,478 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 4,520 to 4,815 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.5% change. About 20.1% of households rent today, against 24.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.6% to 56.2%.

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About renting in Silverthorne, CO

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Silverthorne is $3,423/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,590/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,820/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($125,478/yr), Silverthorne ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Silverthorne?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $137,000/year (about $66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,423/mo in Silverthorne. The local median household income is $125,478/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Silverthorne?

Rent in Silverthorne has risen 1.5% over the past year.

How does Silverthorne rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Silverthorne is one of the pricier among Colorado cities for rent, ranking #5 of 68 tracked cities at $3,423/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Silverthorne changed +1.5%, against a typical +1.4% across the 60 Colorado cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Silverthorne?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Silverthorne ($3,423/mo) include Granby ($2,050/mo), and Eagle ($3,031/mo).
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,423/mo, rent takes ~33% of Silverthorne's median household income ($125,478/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Silverthorne 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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