Sylvan Lake, MI
Living in Sylvan Lake
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute39
Public Transit1
Affordability49
Public Safety84
Airports47
Hospitals50
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+15 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
57%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school<1%
High school graduate12%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$85kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts62%
Sales and office17%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$234kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$681 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195934%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas92%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sylvan Lake
United States45
Michigan58
Detroit Metro Area61
Oakland County20
Property Crime in Sylvan Lake
United States48
Michigan43
Detroit Metro Area41
Oakland County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvan Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding20
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sylvan Lake, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sylvan Lake, MI
Our Lady of Refuge School
2 miles, SW
St Mary's Preparatory School
2 miles, SW
Waterford Adventist School
4 miles, NW
Lakecrest Baptist School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sylvan Lake, MI
Oakland University
7 miles, NE
Walsh College
10 miles, E
Chamberlain University-Michigan
10 miles, SE
Rochester University
10 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sylvan Lake, MI
Pontiac General Hospital
2 miles, NE
McLaren Oakland
3 miles, NE
St Joseph Mercy Oakland
3 miles, E
Havenwyck Hospital
5 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Sylvan Lake, MI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
28 miles, S
Bishop International Airport
32 miles, NW
Capital Region International Airport
65 miles, W
MBS International Airport
74 miles, NW