Walled Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,275 Population 3,292/sq mi density
$67,335 Median Income $47,240 per capita
$213,000 Home Value $243,723 Zillow
$1,304 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
137 Violent Crime/100K 806 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,335 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$213,000 home value, $1,304/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Walled Lake, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,335
10% below
$47,240 per capita
Home Value
$213,000
24% below
Zillow: $243,723
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
12% above
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
64% below
806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
5% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Walled Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walled Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
76%
Rent
112%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walled Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walled Lake residents earn a median household income of $67,335 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,240. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Walled Lake is $213,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,723. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 29.3% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Walled Lake reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 806/100K.

Education

31.9% of adults in Walled Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walled Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population7,275
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density3,292/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,335
Per Capita$47,240
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,000
Rent$1,304
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$243,723
Housing Units3,508
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent137/100K
Property806/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation934 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries40

Did You Know?

The median home in Walled Lake was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
15.5% 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.