Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Lake Orion is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,873. Residents earn $98,871 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Orion receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Lake Orion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Orion is $98,871, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Lake Orion among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Orion is $346,700, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $757 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lake Orion is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,070 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Lake Orion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,871 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,110 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,718 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 43,047 |
| County GDP | $143,144M |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Healthcare | 5,524 |
| Retail | 4,518 |
| Manufacturing | 1,635 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |
| Census Median | $346,700 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $399,930 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $176 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $757 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Total Violent | 97.2/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 97.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,069.7/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 64.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,004.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 129.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,002 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7837°N, 83.2443°W |
| County FIPS | 26125 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,637/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 40 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Retail Stores | 4,518 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |