Living in Silver Lake, Oregon

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Silver Lake · Census data 2020–2024

Silver Lake has 206 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $60,350 (27% lower than the Oregon median).

Silver Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Silver Lake at a glance

Population
206
Median age
40.4State: 40.4
Median household income
$60,350State: $83,011
Homeowners
70.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Silver Lake a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 9.7%.

Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Oregon median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Silver Lake median household income

The median household income in Silver Lake is $60,350 and the income per person is $33,332. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).

Median household income

Silver Lake$60,350
Oregon$83,011
United States$80,734

Housing in Silver Lake: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
115
Owner-occupied
70.5%
Renter-occupied
29.5%
Vacant
17.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.17

Silver Lake demographics

Population
206
Median age
40.4
Under 18
4.4%
65 and older
11.7%
Households
95
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
17.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Silver Lake ›

Education in Silver Lake

0% of adults 25 and older in Silver Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Silver Lake0%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Silver Lake

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 23 min
Work from home
28%
Drive alone
72%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
73.7%

Silver Lake vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Silver Lake206$60,350——
Paisley249$54,250$219,700$475
Crescent363$45,313$200,400—
Gilchrist291$250,001$352,600—
La Pine2,547$58,365$363,800$1,173

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Living in Silver Lake: FAQ

What is the median household income in Silver Lake, OR?

The median household income in Silver Lake is $60,350, 27% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Silver Lake, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Oregon median.

What is the median age in Silver Lake?

The median age in Silver Lake is 40.4 years (Oregon: 40.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Silver Lake?

The unemployment rate in Silver Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Silver Lake?

0% of adults in Silver Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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