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Silver Lake

#29 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Los Angeles
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 12
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Silver Lake is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California with a population of 33,596. Silver Lake is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Silver Lake offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Silver Lake there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Silver Lake and residents tend to be liberal.
About Silver Lake...
Population
33,596

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$736,334
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,536
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    67%
  • Own
    33%
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Silver Lake Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    126.9
    282.7
  • Murder
    5.9
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    67.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,053.9
    500.1
  • Theft
    997.8
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    478.2
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$75,024
National
$55,322
Families with Children
16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%
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    Silver Lake Reviews

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    Silver Lake is a safe neighborhood filled with caring and active neighbors. The pros are that Silver Lake has some amazing coffee shops and cafes. Also there is a weekly farmer's market, and every summer there are free outdoor movies on Sunset Blvd. The Cons would have to be the lack of parking, traffic, and expensive rent.
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    SIlver Lake is a tranquil place to hang out with your friends in a town filled with hipsters and business there is booming. Whether you want to visit Secret Headquaters for nerding out on comics, the Silver Lake Ramen for your taste buds, or go to Los Globos for the top artists, there is always something for anyone.
    I love Silver Lake! It has the cutest trendiest place. There are so many fun little coffee shops to sit and talk to friends. Also to catch up on some work.