Population 11,860 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Silver Lakes
Household size in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.59 | 2.86 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.72 | 2.93 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.90 | 3.07 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.38 | 2.85 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.01 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Silver Lakes is a place of big households: 3.38 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 40.7 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 41.4 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 42.3 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 44.8 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +4.1 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Silver Lakes skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. Locally, though, the population here is younger than in Pembroke Pines as a whole, where the median age is 44.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.4, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.9% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 11.5% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Silver Lakes (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Silver Lakes
Renters in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 21.2% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 26.5% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 28.9% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 30.1% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +8.9 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Silver Lakes is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.4% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.0% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −7.7 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Silver Lakes: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. That is in line with the rest of Pembroke Pines. Vacancy is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1988 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1989 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1990 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Silver Lakes has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,647 | $1,449 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,934 | $1,581 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,367 | $1,866 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,621 | $2,364 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$974 | +$915 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Silver Lakes costs $2,621 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $974 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 43.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Silver Lakes
Bachelor's degrees in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 31.8% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 32.5% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.7% | 34.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.4% | 40.8% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +9.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Silver Lakes: 50.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 89.5% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 90.9% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 93.2% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 93.8% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Silver Lakes: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Silver Lakes
| Period | Silver Lakes | Pembroke Pines | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 3.9% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Silver Lakes is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Pembroke Pines as a whole (3.9%). Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Silver Lakes compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lakes | 3.38 | 41.6 | 14.3% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 1996 | $2,621 | 50.4% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| Country Lakes | 3.00 | 42.6 | 10.4% | 31.1% | 2.8% | 2001 | $2,668 | 41.3% | 88.7% | 0.8% |
| Pembroke Falls | 3.06 | 39.2 | 14.8% | 33.6% | 7.4% | 1998 | $2,470 | 58.7% | 96.6% | 3.5% |
| Palm Springs North | 3.42 | 41.2 | 21.9% | 18.2% | 3.0% | 1975 | $2,791 | 24.9% | 89.9% | 5.4% |
| Embassy Lakes | 3.02 | 41.8 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 1991 | $2,986 | 58.1% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| Country Isles | 3.16 | 43.5 | 9.5% | 21.6% | 6.4% | 1990 | $2,881 | 68.7% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Lakeshore at University Park | 2.79 | 38.1 | 22.9% | 55.5% | 4.9% | 1991 | $2,229 | 27.0% | 89.7% | 3.7% |
| New River Estates | 2.85 | 41.8 | 10.6% | 30.1% | 9.3% | 1988 | $2,623 | 51.5% | 95.8% | 9.3% |
| Walnut Creek | 3.08 | 36.1 | 6.6% | 38.0% | 4.5% | 2005 | $2,657 | 44.6% | 89.6% | 1.0% |
| Driftwood | 3.24 | 41.9 | 15.2% | 23.4% | 9.4% | 1968 | $1,804 | 19.6% | 84.1% | 6.2% |
| Davie Heights | 3.12 | 34.1 | 21.3% | 67.3% | 9.6% | 1985 | $2,018 | 30.8% | 89.3% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Urbanizacion Santa Juanita, Bayamon, PR · Desert Shores, Las Vegas, NV · Denby, Detroit, MI · Deerwood, Jacksonville, FL · Kelvyn Grove, Chicago, IL · Eastwick, Philadelphia, PA · Davis Lake-Eastfield, Charlotte, NC · River Mountain, Little Rock, AR · Egger Highlands, San Diego, CA · Jenkins-Pinecroft, Shreveport, LA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Silver Lakes. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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