Sylvan Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,672
Population
3,215/sq mi density
$106,806
Median Income
$83,118 per capita
$356,800
Home Value
$376,635 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
59
Violent Crime/100K
766 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$106,806 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$356,800 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,672
Census 2023
Population Density
3,215
per square mile
Land Area
0.5
square miles (1.3 km²)
Median Age
52.9 yrs
36% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.8%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.6%
Spanish
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.4%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.1%
15% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.3%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.7%
92% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.467
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,672 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,215 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.4% |
| Female | 52.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.4% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 11.1% |
| Health Insurance | 99.3% |
| Uninsured | 0.7% |
| Broadband Access | 93.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.467 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |