Silver Bay, MN

Silver Bay, Minnesota

Silver Bay, Minnesota, in Lake county, is 52 miles NE of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 184 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is home to some 2,068 residents.

The People and Families of Silver Bay

In Silver Bay, about 65% of adults are married.

The people of Silver Bay are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Silver Bay had a median family income of $41,667.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Silver Bay. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Silver Bay can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Silver Bay Housing

According to the 2000 census, 89% of the housing in Silver Bay was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. In Silver Bay you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Silver Bay, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Silver Bay let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Silver Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Silver Bay, MN

Comparing Silver Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Silver Bay Almanac

Silver Bay Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Silver Bay Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Silver Bay, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Silver Bay Public Libraries

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Silver Bay High Schools (2004)

KELLEY SEC.
BANKS BLVD.
218-226-4437
Serves 283 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Silver Bay Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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