Silver, TX

Silver is a small town located in Williamson County, Texas. The population was 2,824 at the 2010 census. Silver is home to the Silver Dollar City theme park and resort. The town was founded in 1886 by John W. Davis and named for its silver mines.

The economy of Silver is based largely on tourism, with visitors coming to see the theme park and resort as well as take advantage of the many recreational opportunities available in the area, such as fishing, hiking, biking, golfing and horseback riding. There are also several businesses located in Silver that cater to tourists, such as restaurants and hotels. In addition to tourism, the economy of Silver is also based on agriculture: crops grown in the area include cotton, corn and soybeans.

Real estate in Silver is primarily made up of single-family homes and condos; there are no major commercial developments or industrial sites within the town limits. The median price for a single-family home in Silver was $130,000 in 2017, while condos were priced at $100,000. The average size of a single-family home in Silver is 1 bedroom/1 bathroom; condos tend to be smaller (averaging 750 square feet). There are no major restrictions on building types or sizes within the town limits; any type of property can be bought or sold subject to zoning regulations imposed by local authorities.

Silver has a strong community spirit; residents are active participants in numerous civic organizations and volunteer their time for various charitable causes. In addition to supporting local charities through donations or fundraising events, residents often band together to help out their neighbors when needed: during Hurricane Harvey (2017), for example, members of the community donated food and supplies to those affected by the storm while volunteers organized cleanup efforts throughout town.