At a Glance
Median Income
$98,871
$55,110 per capita
Home Value
$346,700
Zillow: $399,930
Median Rent
$757/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Lake Orion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Orion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Orion a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Orion residents earn a median household income of $98,871 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,110. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Orion is $346,700 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,930. Median rent is $757/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Lake Orion reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 850/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.8% of adults in Lake Orion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Orion has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,873
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density3,637/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,871
Per Capita$55,110
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$346,700
Rent$757
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$399,930
Housing Units1,444
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property850/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault126/100K
Burglary157/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,002 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Orion was built in 1956.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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