Silver Lake
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Silver Lake is a tranquil, small community set beside its namesake lake just outside Wilmington, North Carolina. With a population of around 2,400, it offers a relaxing, local atmosphere ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect scenic views, friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to nature and local amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
2,411
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.15°, -77.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,145
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
10.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-8.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1373 mm
Internet Speed
491 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
ILM
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.