Minnesota
Silver Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 922. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Silver Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Silver Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Silver Lake is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Silver Lake is $184,800, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Silver Lake is below the national average at 246 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,214 per 100,000, near the national average.
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Silver Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,000 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,252 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,945 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,049 |
| County GDP | $2,397M |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 69 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,970 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $184,800 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $296,886 |
| $/Sq Ft | $105 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $769 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.3% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,970 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.15% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,843/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Total Violent | 246.0/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 123.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 123.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,214.0/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,722.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 492.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.8 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,068 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9042°N, 94.1986°W |
| County FIPS | 27085 |
Winner: Republican by 38 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,249/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.5% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |