The Town FilesSilver Springs Shores, Florida
Community in Marion County · population 24,846 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $201,300
- Household income
- $63,611
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 39.2
Silver Springs Shores is a community of 24,846 people in Marion County, Florida. The median home is worth $201,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600).
How Silver Springs Shores ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Silver Springs Shores is worth $201,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $63,611, which is more affordable than 88% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,430 a month. 78.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Silver Springs Shores | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,430 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $63,611 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Silver Springs Shores
| People | Silver Springs Shores | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Silver Springs Shores
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 45.6°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 8 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Silver Springs Shores since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 31, 1975 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 69 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 22, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 25, 2010.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 119,528 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,526 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Silver Springs Shores itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Silver Springs Shores
- Belleview, FL4.3 mi · 5,413 people · home $210,200
- Silver Springs, FL7.8 mi · 2,844 people · home $30,800
- Ocala, FL9.4 mi · 63,591 people · home $241,400
- Liberty Triangle, FL12.6 mi · 23,759 people · home $275,500
- Marion Oaks, FL13.3 mi · 19,034 people · home $257,700
- Lady Lake, FL14.2 mi · 15,970 people · home $227,300
- The Villages, FL14.8 mi · 79,077 people · home $400,100
- On Top of the World, FL16.4 mi · 12,668 people · home $303,900
Silver Springs Shores questions
Is Silver Springs Shores, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Silver Springs Shores scores better for retirees than 18% of Florida towns and quieter than 39%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Silver Springs Shores?
The median owner-occupied home in Silver Springs Shores is valued at $201,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,611, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,430 a month.
What is the weather like in Silver Springs Shores?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 45.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Silver Springs Shores get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Silver Springs Shores since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 31, 1975. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)