Silver Lakes, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Silver Lakes is a small city in California with a population of 5,789. Residents earn $111,857 per year, which is 49% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
5,789 Population 1,107/sq mi density
$111,857 Median Income $60,043 per capita
$345,600 Home Value
$1,585 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,857 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$345,600 home value, $1,585/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $111,857
49% higher than US avg
Home Value $345,600
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,585
36% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

How Silver Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,789
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,107/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 59%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,857
Per Capita$60,043
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$345,600
Rent$1,585
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,710
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking11.0%
Depression22.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain5.6 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation2,466 ft (752 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute40 min
Broadband89.2%
Libraries258

Is Silver Lakes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silver Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Silver Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silver Lakes is $111,857, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Silver Lakes among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silver Lakes is $345,600, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,585 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Silver Lakes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Silver Lakes has a population of 5,789 with a density of 1,107 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (59%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 3.7% Black.

Population

5,789
Total Population
1,107
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Lakes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.2%
2% below US avg
Spanish22.8%
70% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Silver Lakes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silver Lakes is $111,857, which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Silver Lakes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,857
49% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,043
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
IRS Avg AGI$97,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)572,385
County GDP$1,002,965M

Business (County)

Restaurants24,882
Healthcare37,635
Retail29,130
Manufacturing10,448

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.1 min
Drive Alone79.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Silver Lakes is $345,600, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,585 (36% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$345,600
23% above US avg
Median List Price$402,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$402,000
$/Sq Ft$194
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio91.4%
Price Drops22.6%
Inventory53

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,585
36% above US avg
Rent Burden13.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units2,710
Median Year Built1994

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Rate3.03%
In Silver Lakes, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 11.0% are current smokers. 22.0% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Silver Lakes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.7%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.0%
21% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.2%
Dental Visits65.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Silver Lakes has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 5.6 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall5.6 inches
85% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,466 ft (752 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density1,107/sq mi
Coordinates34.7478°N, 117.3450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32.9-point margin. 89.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.9%
D 64.8%

Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+12.7%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,107/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.2%
Public Libraries258
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Restaurants24,882
Retail Stores29,130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.1 min
Drive Alone79.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

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