Oakland Township
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Commuting
Oakland Township is conveniently distant – far enough so a large freeway won’t thunder through your backyard, but not so far that you’re miles from the basic amenities. A 15 minute drive will get you to Beaumont Medical Center, Oakland University, or Whole Foods market.
From the center of Oakland Township, M24 just a 12 minute drive, but it’s about a 20 minute drive to I-75 or M59, and about an hour to downtown Detroit.
Economic Report
Median household income is nearly $119,000, and the median home price is $403,765. With a great community often comes a bit of a higher price tag, and Oakland Township is no different. Cost of living here is 36% higher than the US average, mainly due to housing.
Outdoor Recreation
With so many parks, nature areas, trails, rivers and lakes, it’s not hard to find year round outdoor fun in Oakland Township. The township offers paddle board and kayak lessons and rentals, nature tours, fitness and wellness programs, archery classes, soccer camps, and more.
From Music in the Meadows outdoor concert fun in the summer, to the Winter Carnival festivities in January – Oakland Township has something for everyone in every season.
Schools
Oakland Township is serviced by both Rochester and Lake Orion Schools – both highly rated and offering excellent student achievement programs. Find out more at Schooldigger.com