Silver Lake Schoolhouse #1 · National Register of Historic Places
Silver Lake Township’s story
216 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1810Silver Lake Township is settled
Silver Lake TownshipPA
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,498
2025 Census estimate · −1.4% since 2020
Median home value
$280K
Census ACS
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
57.3
years
Jobs based here
132
A commuter town
Is Silver Lake Township a good place to live?
Silver Lake Township’s best subject grades are an A+ for safety, an A for civic life, and an A− for history. Silver Lake Township’s median age is 57.3 years, above both the Pennsylvania town median (43.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). On safety, just 48 of Pennsylvania’s 634 towns do better. On civic life, just 19 of Pennsylvania’s 1,717 towns do better. Silver Lake Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Silver Lake Township stand out
Where Silver Lake Township beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Silver Lake Township0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Silver Lake Township7.6
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical PA town3.7
Civic lifeA
2.1 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Pennsylvania town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Silver Lake Schoolhouse #1HistoryA−
Settled in 1810
1 place on the National Register
A history going back 216 years.
Small town
1,498 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Choconut TownshipForest Lake TownshipLiberty TownshipFranklin TownshipBridgewater TownshipSilver Lake Township
How Silver Lake Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Silver Lake Township is from typical.
SafetyA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $280K, 4.1 years of the county’s $68K median household incomeCOpen →SchoolsBeat 63% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduationBOpen →Jobs & income$87K median household income; 132 jobs based hereC+Open →HealthEndless Mountains Health Systems 8.7 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 0.9% of households have no car; 2.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landC−Open →History1 place on the National Register; 1 notable person born hereA−Open →Civic life7.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Silver Lake Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Silver Lake Township, and how to reach them.
PowerClaverack Rural Elec Coop18.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers80% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Silver Lake Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSusquehanna County Board of ElectionsSusquehanna County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP codes18812, 18801, 1881818812 80% · 18801 18% · 18818 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Silver Lake Township.
SafetyA+
Less crime per resident in Silver Lake Township than in 98% of U.S. towns
At 0.7 per 1,000 residents, Silver Lake Township’s property crime rate is against 5.7 in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns. The violent crime rate in Silver Lake Township is 0 per 1,000 residents.
98%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Silver Lake Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Silver Lake Township0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Silver Lake Township0.7
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
98th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Silver Lake Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Silver Lake Township for work: only 3% work in town. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Silver Lake Township. The top destinations are Bridgewater Township (10%), Binghamton (9%) and Union (7%).
3%work in town
| Silver Lake Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $87,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Silver Lake Township3%
Bridgewater Township10%
Binghamton9%
Union7%
Montrose6%
13 mi
median commute distance
132
jobs based in Silver Lake Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 44% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Silver Lake Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 2018, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Silver Lake Township.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2018
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Silver Lake Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Silver Lake Township’s July high is 79°F. Silver Lake Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
83″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring34–54°
Summer56–77°
Fall39–58°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer children than Pennsylvania overall
Children under 18 are 13% of residents (21% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (20% statewide). 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
57.3median age · PA 40.9
| Silver Lake Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 29% | 29% |
Silver Lake TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
29%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school35%
Some college17%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 64% are men (PA 41%).
| Silver Lake Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.2% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 29.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.7% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.6% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.4% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.3% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.6% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.2% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Silver Lake Township is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Silver Lake Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 15% of Silver Lake Township adults report frequent mental distress.
61%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Silver Lake Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 79% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
2 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Silver Lake Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.6% | 79.2% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.9% | 85.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 8.8% |
Endless Mountains Health Systems
8.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
4.4%conserved
| Silver Lake Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 4.4% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
4.4%
conserved · 930 of 21,199 acres
13 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 34 attractions →Steamtown National Historic Site and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Silver Lake Township. Close and well known come first.
40 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
10 mi Stadium & arenaBroome County Veterans Memorial Arena40 mi Ski areaGreek Peak Mountain Resort43 runs · 828 ft vertical25 mi Ski areaElk Mountain Ski Resort28 runs · 908 ft vertical8 mi Zoo & aquariumBinghamton Zoo at Ross Park
25 mi MuseumFrench AzilumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena: Bmoore2009 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · French Azilum: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Silver Lake Township
20pages on Silver Lake Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Silver Lake Township
Binghamton UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Vestal, NY9.5 mi$10,567 in-state tuitionSUNY Broome Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Binghamton, NY12.8 mi$8,624 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Silver Lake Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
A shrinking town
Silver Lake Township has shrunk 13% since 2010
1,716 counted in 2010 and 1,513 in 2020; an estimated 1,498 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
About Silver Lake Township
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Silver Lake Township is a township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,525 at the 2020 census. The village of Brackney is in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 33 sq mi
Questions about Silver Lake Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Silver Lake Township, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.