At a Glance
Median Income
$99,286
$54,812 per capita
Home Value
$270,900
Zillow: $319,183
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
849/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Lathrup Village Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lathrup Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lathrup Village a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lathrup Village residents earn a median household income of $99,286 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,812. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Lathrup Village is $270,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,183. Median rent is $1,497/month, with 25.4% 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
Lathrup Village reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 849/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in Lathrup Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lathrup Village has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,049
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density2,681/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,286
Per Capita$54,812
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,900
Rent$1,497
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$319,183
Housing Units1,632
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property849/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault24/100K
Burglary145/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation709 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Lathrup Village was built in 1956.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% 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.