About Silvis

Silvis, IL—part of the Quad Cities—was incorporated in 1906 and is named after Richard Shippen Silvis, one of the original settlers in the area whose family ran the Silvis Mining Company. With less than 10,000 residents, Silvis has retained its small-town roots, but don’t let the population fool you! There are still plenty of things to do and see here, as well as in the Quad Cities area. Silvis was voted #6 in the Best Places to Live in Rock Island County, has great schools, housing, nightlife, and is perfect for families—what’s not to love?

Silvis Community Information

The community of Silvis has a suburban feel—but it’s far from quiet! With tons of bars, restaurants, and parks—many families are choosing to live here for its proximity to the Quad Cities and its exciting entertainment scene. Known as the City of Progress, Silvis is a suburb of Davenport and is ranked #46 for Suburbs With the Lowest Cost of Living in Illinois and #86 for Most Diverse Suburbs in Illinois. While Silvis may be small in population, it packs a BIG punch when it comes to community and things to do in and around it.

Not to mention—it’s growing. Many new businesses and shops have moved to the area and when you visit Downtown Silvis, you can really feel the buzz. It’s a mix of charming, quiet, exciting, and safe. It’s a special place with a tight-knit community and home prices are very, very, reasonable.

Schools & Education

Some of the top public schools serving Silvis include the United Township High School, Bowlesburg Elementary School, Wells Elementary School, Glenview Middle School, and Eagle Ridge School. With a variety of homes near area schools and recreational facilities, families are thrilled by its location for their kids and for themselves. With tons of retail stores, restaurants, and awesome weather pretty much all year long, Silvis is gaining in popularity among both locals and visitors alike. Find homes in Silvis near the school of your choice.

Employment Opportunities

Local family-owned businesses are everywhere. It’s the perfect place to set up a new or existing shop and the community is so supportive you might almost not believe it. The city works hard to improve the Silvis economic commercial district by helping existing businesses expand, as well as working to recruit new businesses that respond to the wants and needs of today’s market.

Main Street programs help convert unused and underused spaces into productive properties that cultivate local and regional entrepreneurship. The city of Silvis even has a design committee that focuses on the look and feel of the area as well. From preserving historic buildings, landscaping, and merchandising in the downtown / main street area, Silvis helps to draw visitors and businesses in by conveying a strong sense of community and place.

Things to Do in Silvis

One of the major attractions is TPC Deere Run which is routinely ranked as a top public golf course in the nation. The course hosts the PGA Tour’s annual John Deere Classic and people from all over the country come to Silvis to attend. Did you know that caddies were first allowed to wear shorts at the 1999 John Deere Classic in a “first-time policy change” in the PGA TOUR’s 83-year history? Talk about groundbreaking!

When it comes to food and fun, Bent River is a local brewery and restaurant that is a local gem we can’t recommend enough. Get the Uncommon and a burger, enjoy the original architecture, and maybe if you’re up for it, grab a beer sampler. Tap 22 Bar & Grill has a long beer list as well. Try the tin can nachos or watch your Greek cheese go up in flames for saganaki at Doc’s Inn, it’s pretty awesome!

Visit Hero Street in Silvis which honors the veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. At present, there have been over 100 young men and women from Second Street who have served the U.S. Military Forces and it continues to climb.

If you are ready to start your home buying or selling journey, browse the latest real estate listings in Silvis, IL. You can also contact us—we are here to help!

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