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Silver Lake, CA
Silver Lake · Los Angeles County · CA 90026
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Think twice
Verdict
$1.1M
Median Price
58/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
5 min
to Downtown Los Angeles
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
C-Walkability
58/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
Silver Lake offers a vibrant arts scene and great bike routes, but the cost of living is high and traffic/noise can be a real downside for families or anyone looking for quiet. If you’re a young professional or artist who values culture over convenience, it’s a good fit, but if you need affordable housing or peace, consider elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Lively nightlife and dining
- ✓Excellent bike routes
- ✓High quality public schools
- ✓Convenient access to downtown
Real Talk
- !High home and rental costs
- !Limited parking and noisy nightlife
- !Traffic congestion during peak hours
- !Higher utility and insurance expenses
- $Parking permits and fees
- $Elevated home insurance premiums
- $Higher property taxes in the area
Best For
Young professionalsArtistsStudentsRemote workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Silver Lake, CA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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