Moving to Silver Plume, CO

About Silver Plume

Silver Plume (population 207 in 2020) is a tiny Clear Creek County town about 40 miles west of downtown Denver on I-70, at 9,100 feet. Founded in the 1860s silver boom, it anchors the western end of the Georgetown Loop Railroad and the Georgetown–Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District. Main Street's false-front buildings, the 7:30 Mine, and the mountain backdrop make it one of the metro's most atmospheric mining towns.

Home prices in Silver Plume

Home prices in Silver Plume vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Silver Plume

• Georgetown Loop Railroad's Silver Plume depot (historic view shown in the Commons photo below).
• Main Street's 1860s false-front buildings.
• The 7:30 Mine tour.
• Brewery Spring springhouse (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The Great Loop of the Georgetown Loop line (historic view shown in the Commons photo below).

Commuting from Silver Plume

• Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; via I-70; longer with traffic or winter weather).
• No transit; mountain driving required.

Schools in Silver Plume

Public schools: Clear Creek School District RE-1. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Silver Plume FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Silver Plume, CO?
  Home prices in Silver Plume vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Silver Plume, CO?
  Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; via I-70; longer with traffic or winter weather).
• Which school district serves Silver Plume, CO?
  Silver Plume is served by Clear Creek School District RE-1. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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