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Silver Lake, Ohio, in Summit county, is 6 miles NE of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 26 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The village contains a population of approximately 3,019.
In Silver Lake, about 73% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Silver Lake, at least compared to other villages of its size.
The village boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Silver Lake had a median family income of $79,286. The typical family in Silver Lake is better off than most in Ohio. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Silver Lake. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). 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. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Silver Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $15,400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.
Silver Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Ohio, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In Silver Lake, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Silver Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
Comparing Silver Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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