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Whitmore lake, MI

Whitmore lake, MI.

Population: 13,893 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Whitmore lake, MI is $366,941 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $409,496 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,702/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$366,941

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$366,941
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+68.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$367,077
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$409,496
Median list price
$449,500
Median price per sqft
$235
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,702/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Livingston Classical Academy, Whitmore Lake Public School District
Schools include
Livingston Classical Academy, Whitmore Lake Elementary School, Whitmore Lake High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Rasmussen's Dump (2.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
168
Days with Moderate air quality
184
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
218

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
59,944
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,369

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Gooding Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Willow Run Airport (YIP) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL, VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,092 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,389
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
80.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
133,883
Average weekly wage
$1,328
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
553

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Whitmore lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$366,941$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$409,496$265,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,702/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,389$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Whitmore lake, MI?
$366,941.
What is the median sale price in Whitmore lake, MI?
$409,496.
How long do homes take to sell in Whitmore lake, MI?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Whitmore lake, MI?
Typical rent: $1,702/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Whitmore lake, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Whitmore lake, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Whitmore lake, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Whitmore lake, MI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Whitmore lake, MI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rasmussen's Dump, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Whitmore lake, MI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Whitmore lake, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Whitmore lake, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Whitmore lake, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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