West Bloomfield
The “Lake Township” of Oakland County.
The “Lake Township” of Oakland County
Located approximately 20 miles northwest of Detroit, West Bloomfield, Michigan delivers a diverse and affluent community situated among highly desirable waterfronts including Cass Lake, Pine Lake, and Orchard Lake. The township is situated between Commerce Township and Farmington Hills.
What was once a spacious field of apple orchards, West Bloomfield now delivers a mix of well-maintained subdivisions alongside stunning, unique homes, both modern and traditional. The medium list price for residential properties in West Bloomfield is approximately $390,000.
With over 60,000 residents, West Bloomfield delivers a highly diverse area for residents to enjoy. The township has had most of its population growth from the 1960s through the early 2000s, many residents moving northwest from the inner ring Detroit suburbs of Southfield and Oak Park.
West Bloomfield’s downtown area is located along Orchard Lake Road and features an assortment of shops and restaurants. Residents can stock their pantries from specialty grocery stores like Plum Market and Whole foods, and shop the latest fashions at chain retailers and local boutiques.
A range of dining options include quick-casual favorites like Leo’s Coney Island, as well as fine-dining spots like Prime 29. Just make sure to save room for a delicious treat at award winning pastry shop, Sweet Dreams.
West Bloomfield offers a variety of year-round activities both on and off the water for all ages.
Various sport marinas and public beaches provide opportunities to enjoy the lake-life even if you are not living on lakefront property. Pine Lake Marina offers stand-up paddle board and kayak rentals, as well as a full water sport academy to build up your wakeboarding and water skiing skills. If you are looking to day-trip to the sandbar, SkipperBuds’ on Cass Lake is makes it easy to rent a pontoon and cruise the lake at your leisure.
Test out your true athletic skills at TreeRunner West Bloomfield Adventure Park, a premier aerial challenge forest park. With over 250 suspended challenge obstacles including more than 45 zip lines, three difficulty levels, and 14 different aerial trails, there is plenty to explore for the whole family!
For any history buffs, Apple Island, officially known as Marjorie Ward Strong Woodland Sanctuary, is a 37-acre island formed during the recession of the region’s last ice-age glacier. The island is in the center of Orchard Lake and has been recognized as a historic site by the National Parks Service since 1998. Tours of Apple Island occur annually during the 2nd weekend in June, however, group tours are also available to book in advance.
West Bloomfield provides world-class public and private schools from early education through High School. Top educational opportunities include:
65,949 people live in West Bloomfield, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $60,467. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around West Bloomfield, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dessert Diva, Hersh's, and People Skate and Snowboard.
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| Dining · $$ | 4.39 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.3 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.91 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.71 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.9 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.96 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.63 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.6 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.4 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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West Bloomfield has 24,759 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Bloomfield do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 65,949 people call West Bloomfield home. The population density is 3,137.813 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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