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Sylvan Lake, MI

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Population
1,685
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
959 ft
Median Home Value
$391,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$106,429
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityPontiac, Michigan3.2 miles away · 62,077 residents.

About Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is a residential city in Oakland County, Michigan, operating as a suburb within the Detroit metropolitan area. Encircling its namesake lake and bordering the city of Pontiac to the east, the compact municipality of approximately 1,705 is served by the West Bloomfield School District for public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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