At a Glance
Median Income
$75,709
$44,345 per capita
Home Value
$299,000
Zillow: $310,653
Median Rent
$1,306/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
510/100K
2,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Silver Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silver Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,709 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,345. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silver Lake is $299,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,653. Median rent is $1,306/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Silver Lake reports 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,755/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Silver Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silver Lake has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,610
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,709
Per Capita$44,345
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A
Home Value$299,000
Rent$1,306
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$310,653
Housing Units959
Rent Burden38.0%
Crime
F
Violent510/100K
Property2,755/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Silver Lake was built in 1987.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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