Silver Lakes, CA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Sophia T. Sep 19, 2025

Best restaurants in Silver Lakes?

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,585/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school syste...

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Sophia T. Jul 6, 2025

What surprised you most about Silver Lakes?

Hi all, I'm single, late 50s, and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weathe

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Riley C. May 3, 2025

First time home buyer in Silver Lakes

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,585/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? Appreciate any input. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for...

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Riley C. Feb 5, 2025

Housing in Silver Lakes compared to Salt Lake City

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Silver Lakes sits at 605.5 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to.

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