At a Glance
Median Income
$106,806
$83,118 per capita
Home Value
$356,800
Zillow: $360,681
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
751/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.7%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Sylvan Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sylvan Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sylvan Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sylvan Lake residents earn a median household income of $106,806 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,118. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sylvan Lake is $356,800 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,681. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Sylvan Lake reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 751/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.7% of adults in Sylvan Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sylvan Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,672
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density3,215/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,806
Per Capita$83,118
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$356,800
Rent$1,132
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$360,681
Housing Units866
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property751/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation935 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.7%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Sylvan Lake was built in 1955.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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