Silverton, TX

Silverton is a small town located in the Hill Country of Central Texas. The population is just over 2,000 people and it has a small-town feel with close ties to the surrounding countryside. Silverton is known for its beautiful rolling hills and picturesque creeks. The town was founded in 1876 by Dr. J.W. Silverthorn, who had come from Germany to practice medicine in Texas. He bought 640 acres of land near the San Gabriel River and built a cabin on it, naming his new home Silverton after his birthplace in Bavaria.

The town grew slowly at first, but during the 1930s and 1940s it experienced a boom as farmers moved into the area to take advantage of its fertile soil and temperate climate. By 1950 there were already 1,500 residents living in Silverton, and by 1960 the population had grown to 3,000 people. In recent years however, the population has been declining as many families have moved away because of increased traffic congestion and expensive housing prices.

Today, most of the businesses in Silverton are related to agriculture or tourism; there are no major industries present in the town. However, this is starting to change as new businesses are being established all the time due to Silverton's unique location and natural attractions such as its rolling hills and creeks.

Real estate in Silverton is dominated by single-family homes; only about 10% of all housing units are apartments or condos. The average price for a single-family home in Silverton is $269,000 while an apartment or condo costs around $160,000 on average.

The majority of homes sold in Silverton are owned by individuals rather than companies or trusts; this reflects the small-town character of the town where most residents know each other well enough that they don't need agents or brokers to help them buy or sell property.. However, due to increasing demand for residential properties among investors and retirees who want easy access to nature but don't want too much noise or traffic pollution nearby (due to their proximity to Austin), more commercial properties are being sold these days than ever before..