Oakland County

MI · Pop. 73,423 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Oakland County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 73,423.

$/Acre: $3,667

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 74.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.85%

Combined Sales Tax6.85%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$59,883

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,667

Median Home Price$299K

Acres for Sale869

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,472 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)358 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K609

Property Crime /100K679

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate