Living in Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitmore Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Whitmore Lake has 7,878 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $86,779 (19% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $287,700, the median rent is $1,329/month.
Whitmore Lake at a glance
- Population
- 7,878
- Median age
- 36.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $86,779State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $287,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,329/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Whitmore Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whitmore Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitmore Lake the median home value is $287,700, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,753 a month in housing costs.
Whitmore Lake median household income
The median household income in Whitmore Lake is $86,779 and the income per person is $56,527. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Whitmore Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,618
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.25
Whitmore Lake demographics
- Population
- 7,878
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 3,443
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitmore Lake ›
Education in Whitmore Lake
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Whitmore Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitmore Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Whitmore Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Lake | 7,878 | $86,779 | $287,700 | $1,329 |
| South Lyon | 11,950 | $92,467 | $294,600 | $1,310 |
| Barton Hills | 430 | $250,001 | $1,410,000 | — |
| Brighton | 7,688 | $80,682 | $339,000 | $1,198 |
| Dexter | 4,521 | $106,637 | $421,000 | $1,761 |
| Pinckney | 1,911 | $96,855 | $267,600 | $1,150 |
| Ann Arbor | 122,036 | $82,212 | $453,400 | $1,649 |
| Wixom | 17,295 | $65,485 | $365,200 | $1,035 |
| Northville | 6,069 | $145,530 | $465,400 | $1,623 |
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What is the median household income in Whitmore Lake, MI?
The median household income in Whitmore Lake is $86,779, 19% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Whitmore Lake?
The median home value in Whitmore Lake is $287,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Whitmore Lake?
The median gross rent in Whitmore Lake is $1,329 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Whitmore Lake, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Whitmore Lake?
The median age in Whitmore Lake is 36.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Whitmore Lake?
The average commute to work in Whitmore Lake is 29 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitmore Lake?
The unemployment rate in Whitmore Lake is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitmore Lake?
38.9% of adults in Whitmore Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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