The Town FilesSiler City, North Carolina
Town in Chatham County · population 7,702 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,600
- Household income
- $46,566
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 35.6
Siler City is a town of 7,702 people in Chatham County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $154,600, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 84% of North Carolina towns.
How Siler City ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Siler City is worth $154,600, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $46,566, which is more affordable than 69% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,000 a month. 56.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Siler City | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $969 |
| Median household income | $46,566 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Siler City
| People | Siler City | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.9% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 89.5% |
Weather in Siler City
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Siler City since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 29, 1991 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 20, 2008.
Severe weather in Chatham County since 1996
Chatham County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 11, 2025 | Tropical Depression | DR-4889: Tropical Depression Chantal |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Chatham County
Chatham County had 18,540 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,876 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Siler City itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Siler City
9 public schools with 3,758 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Matthews High | 9-12 | 875 | 15.1 |
| Siler City Elementary | PK-5 | 631 | 14.0 |
| Chatham Charter (charter) | K-12 | 583 | 13.9 |
| Chatham Middle | 6-8 | 511 | 15.5 |
| Virginia Cross Elementary | PK-5 | 461 | 11.8 |
| Bonlee School | K-8 | 294 | 14.0 |
| Silk Hope School | PK-8 | 277 | 13.2 |
| Chatham Early College | 9-13 | 105 | — |
| ONE Academy | 6-12 | 21 | 2.6 |
Towns near Siler City
- Liberty, NC10.6 mi · 2,655 people · home $194,500
- Ramseur, NC10.7 mi · 1,774 people · home $155,300
- Franklinville, NC12.8 mi · 1,197 people · home $123,600
- Pittsboro, NC17.3 mi · 4,537 people · home $376,300
- Saxapahaw, NC18.1 mi · 1,671 people · home $194,000
- Asheboro, NC19.2 mi · 27,156 people · home $188,100
- Randleman, NC20.4 mi · 4,595 people · home $184,700
- Briar Chapel, NC20.6 mi · 5,108 people · home $570,300
Siler City questions
Is Siler City, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Siler City scores better for retirees than 20% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 17%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Siler City?
The median owner-occupied home in Siler City is valued at $154,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,566, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,000 a month.
What is the weather like in Siler City?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Siler City get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Siler City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 29, 1991. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)