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Sylvan Lake, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 2 miles SW of Pontiac, Michigan (center to center) and 24 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city contains a population of approximately 1,735.
In Sylvan Lake, about 54% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Sylvan Lake, which is home to many people who live alone.
In 2000, Sylvan Lake had a median family income of $90,931. The typical family in Sylvan Lake is better off than most in Michigan. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Sylvan Lake. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Sylvan Lake, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Sylvan Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,005. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Sylvan Lake.
Sylvan Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Michigan, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Sylvan Lake, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Sylvan Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Sylvan Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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