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Silver Lake
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Suburb
New York City

Silver Lake

#18 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Essex County
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      D minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      unavailable
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Silver Lake is a suburb of New York City with a population of 4,159. Silver Lake is in Essex County. Living in Silver Lake offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Silver Lake there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Silver Lake and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Silver Lake are above average.
    About Silver Lake...
    Population
    4,159
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $381,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,366
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Silver Lake

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,690
    National
    $69,021
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