Silver Bay, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,790 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,870 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$424 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$782 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 15 9
Feb 1 8 14
Mar 1 8 24
Apr 2 4 38
May 2 0 49
Jun 4 0 59
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 4 0 62
Sep 4 0 54
Oct 2 1 42
Nov 2 10 28
Dec 1 14 14

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 3, MN State House District 3A, MN
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Schools

William Kelley Elementary
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Wm M Kelley Secondary
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Two Harbors Secondary
25 miles, W • 4.1 star
Solo
25 miles, W
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Colleges

Vermilion Community College
50 miles, N • 2.3 star
University of Minnesota-Duluth
50 miles, W • 3.2 star
The College of Saint Scholastica
51 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

St Lukes Hospital
51 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
53 miles, W • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
73 miles, NW • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
131 miles, SE • 1 star
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