Sylvan Lake, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

4.0 Great / 5.0
1,672 Population
$106,806 Median Income
$356,800 Home Value
$1,132 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
170 Violent Crime / 100K
52.9 yrs Median Age
52.7% Bachelor's Degree+
4.0
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population1,672
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density3,215/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90.8%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$106,806
Per Capita Income$83,118
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty Rate1.2%
County GDP$143,144M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$356,800
Zillow Value$360,681
Median Rent$1,132
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Depression22.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime170/100K
Property Crime1,931/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft56.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul24° / 73°
Rain34 in/yr
Snow36 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+52.7%
High School+99.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)40

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Work From Home16.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Sylvan Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$106,806
Home Value$356,800
Median Rent$1,132
Poverty Rate1.2%
Bachelor's Degree+52.7%
Unemployment1.8%
Violent Crime170.4 /100K
Avg Temperature49.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,672
Population Density3,215 per sq mi
Median Age52.9 years
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.8% Black 2.5% Hispanic 1.4% Other 5.3%
White90.8%
Black or African American2.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.3%

Language

English Only98.2%
Spanish Speakers1.8%
English 98.2% Spanish 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.0%
Health Insurance99.4%

Income

42% above avg
Median Household Income$106,806
Per Capita Income$83,118
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,498
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$117,718

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.8%
Poverty Rate1.2%
Total Establishments (County)43,047
County GDP$143,144M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,099
Healthcare Facilities5,524
Retail Stores4,518
Manufacturing1,635
Total Establishments43,047

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,099 Healthcare 5,524 Retail 4,518 Manufacturing 1,635

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$117,718
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,369

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.0 min
Work From Home16.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

27% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$356,800
Zillow Home Value Index$360,681

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$469,900
Price Per Sq Ft$186
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio65.4%
Price Drops75.0%
Active Inventory4

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied82.1%

Rental Costs

3% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,132

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,369
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.35%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma10.6%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity14.8%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.4%
Regular Checkup78.8%
Premature Death Rate6,101 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access96.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)5,524
Restaurants (County)3,099

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime170.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery56.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault113.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,930.7 /100K
Burglary340.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,533.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft56.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)76

Temperature

24°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation33.9 in
Annual Snowfall36.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Land Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density3,215 per sq mi
Latitude42.6168°
Longitude-83.3335°
County FIPS26125

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.8%
D 54.4%

Democrat +10.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.7%
High School+99.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,215 per sq mi
Land Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)76

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