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Silver Lake, FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida.

Population

2,350

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,355

ZIP codes

0

Silver Lake and its ZIP codes

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Silver Lake at a glance

  • Silver Lake is about 3.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $78,601 a year, 5% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $421,600 (17% above Florida) and median rent is $1,276 a month.

Housing and community stats

Silver Lake, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$78,601

Poverty rate

5.1%

Median home value

$421,600

Median rent

$1,276/mo

Homeownership

85.9%

Bachelor's or higher

33.7%

Median age

42.7

Average commute

27.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (249), Irish Americans (237), German Americans (146).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Silver Lake.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,092

118,622 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,161

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.6B

FY 2026, $9,400 per person

Lake County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Silver Lake, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone57.4%
  • Carpooled16.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle10.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.3%

Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Silver Lake, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

314

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

3,776

2.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 49°F

43.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Silver Lake, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.9%

U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Cities near Silver Lake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LisbonCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.8
TavaresCity4.1 mi12.3
Fruitland ParkCity5.8 mi7.2
YalahaCensus-designated place6.5 mi5.7
Mount DoraCity8.2 mi8.8
EustisCity8.4 mi11.7
OkahumpkaCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.2
Howey-in-the-HillsTown9.2 mi3.1
LeesburgCity9.3 mi39.3
Lady LakeTown9.7 mi9.3
WildwoodCity9.9 mi58.3
AstatulaTown10 mi3.1
UmatillaCity11 mi3.7
The VillagesCensus-designated place11 mi32.7
TangerineCensus-designated place12 mi4.6
AltoonaCensus-designated place13 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Silver Lake, FL in?
Silver Lake is in Lake County, Florida.
What is the population of Silver Lake, FL?
About 2,350 people live in Silver Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Silver Lake?
Nearby places include Lisbon (3.2 mi), Tavares (4.1 mi), Fruitland Park (5.8 mi), Yalaha (6.5 mi), Mount Dora (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023