Silver Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
922 Population 2,249/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $36,252 per capita
$184,800 Home Value $310,357 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,800 home value, $769/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Silver Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$36,252 per capita
Home Value
$184,800
34% below
Zillow: $310,357
Median Rent
$769/mo
34% below
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
66%
Rent
66%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,252. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silver Lake is $184,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,357. Median rent is $769/month, with 13.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

12.3% of adults in Silver Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silver Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population922
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,249/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$36,252
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,800
Rent$769
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$310,357
Housing Units392
Rent Burden13.3%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,068 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Silver Lake was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.