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Silver Lake

California · Los Angeles · 35,785 residents · 2.922 sq mi
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Silver Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,756. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,382,945. Households here earn about 40% more than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Silver Lake; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,785
Population density
12,247 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,756
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$81,455
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food17.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,382,945
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,106
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.8%
63.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(17,207)
Black2.9%(1,025)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(10,240)
Asian12.7%(4,528)
Other7.8%(2,785)
Diversity Score83%(29,702)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(17,207)
Black2.9%(1,025)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(10,240)
Asian12.7%(4,528)
Other7.8%(2,785)
Diversity Score83%(29,702)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Foreign born
24.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California?

Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California has about 35,785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California earns about $114,756 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,382,945, and the typical rent is about $2,106 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California?

About 10.6% of people in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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