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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About Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is a quiet, tight-knit community in Oakland County, roughly twenty miles northwest of Detroit. Often known as "the pretty little city," this compact town is home to around 1,700 residents who enjoy a relaxed pace centered around the water. While the neighborhood streets feel peaceful and removed from the bustle, you are still right next door to West Bloomfield and Pontiac for everyday shopping, dining, and services.

Life here revolves around the water, small neighborhood parks, and a friendly atmosphere where neighbors easily get to know one another. Depending on the neighborhood, local students attend either Pontiac or West Bloomfield schools. When it comes to commuting for work or heading out for larger outings in Detroit or Ann Arbor, convenient access to regional roads like Telegraph and Orchard Lake Road makes getting around the metro area straightforward.

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