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Silver Lake, WI


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Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Silver Lake, Wisconsin, in Kenosha county, is 17 miles W of Kenosha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 36 miles S of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 2,341.

The People and Families of Silver Lake

In Silver Lake, about 58% of adults are married.

Unlike most villages, Silver Lake has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Silver Lake had a median family income of $59,844. The typical family in Silver Lake is better off than most in Wisconsin. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Silver Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $25. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Silver Lake.

Silver Lake Housing

Silver Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Silver Lake, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Silver Lake Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Silver Lake Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Silver Lake Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Silver Lake Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Silver Lake People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Silver Lake, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work85
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime78
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