At a Glance
Median Income
$78,038
$52,920 per capita
Home Value
$270,300
Zillow: $361,970
Median Rent
$1,268/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
12.5% smoking rate
How Whitmore Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitmore Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitmore Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitmore Lake residents earn a median household income of $78,038 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,920. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,619 business establishments, including 839 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitmore Lake is $270,300 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,970. Median rent is $1,268/month, with 27.6% 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 1987.
Education
38.1% of adults in Whitmore Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitmore Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,083
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,684/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,038
Per Capita$52,920
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$34,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,300
Rent$1,268
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$361,970
Housing Units3,726
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitmore Lake was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 839 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.