Silver Lake, California

Silver Lake Local Services

32K Residents
4.5 mi from DTLA
3 mi² Area

Silver Lake at a Glance

👥 31,876 Population
💰 $89,543 Median Household Income
🎂 36.2 Median Age
📐 2.87 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 11,107 People per sq mile
⛰️ 499 ft Elevation
🚗 4.5 mi 4 miles from Downtown LA
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

Silver Lake Weather

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89°F
broken clouds
Silver Lake, CA
Feels Like 94°
Humidity 53%
Wind 13 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 12:16 AM
4-Day Forecast
Monday clear sky 🌙 64° 64°
Tuesday clear sky 🌙 71° 71°

About Silver Lake

History

Silver Lake is a hipster-friendly neighborhood in the eastern part of central Los Angeles known for its reservoir, indie music scene, and LGBTQ+ community.

Named after water commissioner Herman Silver; historically bohemian and LGBTQ+ friendly.

City Facts

Incorporated 1850
Government Mayor-council (neighborhood Of Los Angeles)
Official Site www.lacity.gov

Economy

Trendy neighborhood with strong dining, boutique retail, and arts scene.

arts dining retail music

Landmarks & Attractions

Silver Lake Reservoir, Sunset Junction, Neutra House

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