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Silver Lake, OH
Village in Summit County, Ohio.
Population
2,515
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,768
ZIP codes
0
Silver Lake and its ZIP codes
Silver Lake at a glance
- Silver Lake is about 6.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $139,934, 96% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $319,400 (49% above Ohio).
Local data for Silver Lake, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silver Lake, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,934
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$319,400
Homeownership
94.1%
Bachelor's or higher
58.5%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (520), Irish Americans (384), Italian Americans (203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Summit County. PPP loans are for Silver Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,328
259,891 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,711
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.9B
FY 2026, $7,193 per person
How people get to work
Silver Lake, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver Lake, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
776
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
724
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver Lake, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
Cities near Silver Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StowCity | 1.9 mi | 17.1 |
| Munroe FallsCity | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Cuyahoga FallsCity | 4.1 mi | 25.8 |
| TallmadgeCity | 4.3 mi | 14 |
| KentCity | 5.2 mi | 9.5 |
| AkronCity | 5.7 mi | 61.9 |
| HudsonCity | 6.2 mi | 25.6 |
| Sugar Bush KnollsVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BrimfieldCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4 |
| PeninsulaVillage | 7.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Boston HeightsVillage | 7.2 mi | 7 |
| Brady LakeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| StreetsboroCity | 7.7 mi | 23.5 |
| MogadoreVillage | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| FairlawnCity | 8.4 mi | 4.6 |
| SawyerwoodCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver Lake, OH in?
- Silver Lake is in Summit County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Silver Lake, OH?
- About 2,515 people live in Silver Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver Lake?
- Nearby places include Stow (1.9 mi), Munroe Falls (1.9 mi), Cuyahoga Falls (4.1 mi), Tallmadge (4.3 mi), Kent (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023