Median Age
54 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
28%
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake, MI Area Guide
A lakefront community offers a rural escape and easy access to Detroit
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Sylvan Lake is a laid-back waterfront community located about 30 miles northwest of Michigan. Nestled beside its namesake body of water, Sylvan Lake offers a rural retreat from the fast-paced lifestyle of urban living. Great for renters of all ages, the town offers rental options for every budget from affordable to more upscale. With two private beaches, waterfront parks, tennis courts, and more, Sylvan Lake residents live an active lifestyle where as much time as possible is spent on the water. Sylvan Lake is predominantly residential but there is a strip of fast-food chains and small retail stores along Orchard Lake Road. Thankfully, residents don’t have to travel far since there are several commercial centers nearby. You won’t want to leave your lakeside safe haven, but Detroit is only a 35-minute drive away, making Sylvan Lake a great option for professionals who work in the city as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$104,006
Average: $143,781
Education
786
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
900
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sylvan Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dodge #4 State Park
- E.L. Johnson Nature Center
- Marshbank Park
- Waterford Oaks County Park
- West Bloomfield Woods and Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.