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Whitmore Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Washtenaw County County
Whitmore Lake, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Whitmore Lake a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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 $349,044. 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.
Safety & Crime
Whitmore Lake reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 547/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.