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Silver Lake, MN


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Silver Lake, Minnesota

Silver Lake, Minnesota, in McLeod county, is 33 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 45 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 761.

The People and Families of Silver Lake

In Silver Lake, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Silver Lake had a median family income of $47,917. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Silver Lake.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Silver Lake.

Silver Lake Housing

Silver Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Silver Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Silver Lake Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Silver Lake, MN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime67
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