Silver Lake, OH

Is Silver Lake, OH a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe640

Medium890

Low1423

Other3463

157 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape43

Child involved47

Assault19

Other61

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 for a welfare check at a Circle K on 4th Street after a caller reported the store should be closed but its lights were still on and cars were driving slowly in the area.	4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a suspicious vehicle near Tall Grass Circle, where a black four-door sedan with a canoe has reportedly been parked by the tennis court with its door open for about 30 minutes and no one inside.	Tall Grass Cir, Stow, OH 44224	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible hemorrhage or laceration at a location on North Willow Street in Kent, with Medic 2 and unit 92 reporting on scene.	N Willow St, Kent, OH 44240	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to reported breathing problems near East Bath Road, between Camden Run and Brook Point Lane.	Brookpoint Ln, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to a location near East Bath Road for a patient with breathing difficulties between Camden Rue and Brook Point Lane.	E Bath Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigate a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a home near Avon Street by East Dalton Street and Norman Street.	Avon St, Akron, OH 44310	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police are responding to a harassment complaint near 5th Street in Cuyahoga Falls. The caller reported a prior physical assault earlier today and a possible death threat received by mail or email. The caller requested officers park down the street so neighbors do not notice.	5th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disabled silver or white SUV or sedan, possibly a Tesla, with hazard lights on near a restaurant on Railroad Road. A responding unit indicated the call could be held until they were available.	Darrow Rd, Stow, OH 44224	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical unit was dispatched to assist police for a possible incident near Patterson Avenue and East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue in Akron.	E Cuyahoga Falls Ave & Patterson Ave, Akron, OH 44310	Other Incidents
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a grocery store on Kent Road for a report of kids loitering on a ramp in a white car, possibly smoking, based on a passerby’s call.	Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224	Suspicious Activity

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College Educated

61.9%

Per Capita Income

$74,945

Detached Homes

99.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Silver Lake is a small village in Ohio with a population of 2,509. It features some of the most expensive real estate in the state, dominated by detached single-family homes.

The community is highly educated and wealthy, with a strong presence of urban sophisticates and low childhood poverty. The neighborhood is culturally diverse with notable German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish ancestries.

Small VillageHighly EducatedWealthyDetached Homes

Quick Facts

College Educated Adults	61.9%
Detached Single-Family Homes	99.1%
Telecommuting Rate	14.0%

Housing market and real estate character

Silver Lake's housing is overwhelmingly detached single-family homes, with a very high owner occupancy rate. The neighborhood ranks among the top nationally for this housing type.

Owner Occupied Rate

What buyers will notice right away

Almost all homes are detached single-family, offering privacy and space.

Families & Lifestyle

Silver Lake attracts urban sophisticates and highly educated professionals. The neighborhood has very low childhood poverty and a refined cultural scene.

The low childhood poverty rate supports a stable and supportive community for families.

The high education and income levels foster a cultured and affluent lifestyle.

Urban Sophisticates — Residents enjoy arts, culture, and a big city lifestyle in a small village setting.

Highly Educated Professionals — Strong presence of managers, professionals, and telecommuters.

Urban Sophisticates	More than 95.5% of U.S. neighborhoods
Childhood Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics

College Educated Adults	61.9%
Executive/Professional Occupations	62.2%
Per Capita Income	$74,945
English Speakers	96.9%
Chinese Speakers
German/Yiddish Speakers
German Ancestry	25.0%