At a Glance
Median Income
$111,857
$60,043 per capita
Home Value
$345,600
Zillow: $392,399
Median Rent
$1,585/mo
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
11.0% smoking rate
How Silver Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silver Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver Lakes residents earn a median household income of $111,857 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,043. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silver Lakes is $345,600 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,399. Median rent is $1,585/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
24.5% of adults in Silver Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 5.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population5,789
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,107/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,857
Per Capita$60,043
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
A+
Home Value$345,600
Rent$1,585
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$392,399
Housing Units2,710
Rent Burden13.5%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain5.6 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation2,466 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute40 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Silver Lakes was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.