Neighborhood Guide
Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Silver Lake is a hip and artistic neighborhood in Los Angeles, celebrated for its bohemian atmosphere, creative community, and stunning reservoir views. With trendy cafes, independent shops, and a thriving music scene, Silver Lake has become one of LA's most desirable neighborhoods for young professionals and artists.
What to love
- Vibrant arts and music scene
- Walkable neighborhood with high Walk Score
- Beautiful reservoir with scenic walking paths
- Trendy restaurants and coffee shops
- Strong sense of community
What to consider
- High property prices and competitive market
- Limited street parking
- Steep hills in many areas
- Can be noisy near entertainment venues
Market Trends
The Silver Lake neighborhood in the 90026 ZIP code has experienced significant appreciation over the past 2 years, with property values rising steadily due to high demand and limited inventory.
$1.32M
↗ 2%Median sale price
72
↘ 22%Average days on market
21
↘ 46%Homes sold
Market trends are based on the previous 4 weeks of data in the 90026 zip code.
Schools
There are 4 public elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high school(s) in 90026 serving ~4,200 students.
Schools
Micheltorena Street Elementary School
8 / 10
Ivanhoe Elementary School
7 / 10
Nightingale Middle School
6 / 10
John Marshall High School
7 / 10
Data provided by GreatSchools
Safety
The crime rate in Silver Lake is comparable to surrounding areas with active community watch programs. There are 3 police stations and 2 fire stations serving the 90026 code.
Overall Crime Risk
B-
Violent Crime Risk
B
Property Crime Risk
B-
Provided by Ovogo.com
Transportation
Silver Lake offers excellent access to major highways including the 101 and 5 freeways. Multiple public transit options are available: Metro bus lines and the Red Line subway is nearby. The Walk Score is 87.
buses
Metro Local Line 2, 4, 92, 302, 704
airports
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
bike lanes
Available on major streets with expanding network
light rail
Metro B Line (Red) at Vermont/Sunset station nearby
high speed rail
N/A
bike sharing programs
Metro Bike Share stations throughout neighborhood
Entertainment and recreation
There are fantastic attractions near Silver Lake: the Silver Lake Reservoir with its 2.5-mile walking path, Sunset Junction for shopping and dining, the historic Silverlake Lounge music venue, and Neutra VDL Studio and Residences for architecture enthusiasts.
The neighborhood hosts vibrant community events including the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council meetings, Sunset Junction Street Festival (historically), farmer's markets, and outdoor movie screenings at the reservoir.
Parks
Silver Lake offers excellent outdoor spaces including the iconic Silver Lake Reservoir with scenic walking paths, Vista Hermosa Natural Park with hiking trails and city views, and Ivanhoe Reservoir for peaceful nature walks.