Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Is Silver Lake a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe9129
Medium6159
Low6576
Other12784
219 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape64
Child involved155
Assault33
Other13
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a man standing in the intersection near Olympic Boulevard and Soto Street. The man was described as thin, with a dark complexion, wearing a black hat and dark clothing. | E Olympic Blvd & S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a female with a possible mental health issue was reported near North Evergreen. Dispatch mentioned several codes, but the exact nature of the police complaint is unclear. | N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Alvarado Street and 8th Street, with units also checking the area around 6th Street and Alvarado. | W 8th St & S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible rubbish fire near the intersection of Broadway and Valley Street in Los Angeles. | Valley St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding Code 3 to a reported traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near 3rd Street and Sycamore Avenue in Los Angeles. | S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person requiring advanced life support was reported near East First Street and North Alameda Avenue in Los Angeles. Highway patrol is on scene. | 1st St & N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist near 3rd Street and Sycamore Avenue, with a traffic unit requested to respond with lights and sirens. | S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist was reported near South Sycamore Avenue and West 3rd Street in Los Angeles. | S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to multiple reported rubbish fires along Broadway near Thomas, Gates, and Griffin in Los Angeles. Additional units are dispatched to assist with a possible third fire at Broadway and Griffin. | N Griffin Ave & N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a female with mental illness was reported near Marathon Street. The caller later advised that the subject left the location and the ambulance was cancelled. | Marathon St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$1,183,629
Average Rent
$2,901
Vacancy Rate
3.6%
Overview
Silver Lake is an urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with many historic homes built before 1940 and some built between 1940 and 1969.
The neighborhood has a low vacancy rate and a mix of owners and renters, with a strong creative and professional community.
UrbanHistoric HomesCreative CommunityUpper-Middle Income
Quick Facts
| Work From Home Rate | 39.3% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Silver Lake offers a mix of small to medium single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with a balance of owners and renters.
| Historic Homes (Built 1939 or earlier) | |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
| Housing Type Mix | Small to medium single-family homes and small apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Many homes are historic, appealing to buyers interested in older architecture.
Low vacancy rate suggests above-average demand for housing.
Families & Lifestyle
Silver Lake is home to a creative, upper-middle income population with a high work-from-home rate and no child poverty.
High share of executives and professionals supports a creative, affluent community.
Zero child poverty rate indicates strong economic stability for families.
Urban Sophisticates — Residents have urbane tastes in arts and culture, living a big city lifestyle.
| Executive, Manager & Professional Share | 66.5% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Demographics
| Executive, Manager & Professional Share | 66.5% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Income Level | Above average |
| British Ancestry | 3.9% |
| French Ancestry | 8.6% |
| French Language Speakers | 3.0% |
| Foreign Born | 26.4% |
Commute
Many residents work from home or have short commutes, reflecting the neighborhood's creative and affluent character.
Silver Lake's commute patterns show a very high work-from-home rate and moderate car use, supporting a lifestyle with less daily travel stress.
Very High Work From Home — 39.3% of residents work from home, well above national averages.
Moderate Driving — Most residents drive alone, reflecting typical car use in urban areas.
| Work From Home Rate | 39.3% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 48.1% |
Homes for sale near 90026
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$3,900,000
14 bd | 23 ba | 16,401 sqft
320 N Mountain View Ave
Los Angeles, CA, 90026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Silver Lake?
The median home price is $1,183,629, more expensive than 68.8% of California neighborhoods.
How walkable is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is an urban neighborhood with historic homes and a creative community.
What is the work-from-home rate?
39.3% of residents work from home, higher than 98.9% of U.S. neighborhoods.