The Town FilesWest Bloomfield, Michigan
Charter township in Oakland County · population 65,888 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $426,200
- Household income
- $125,453
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 46.1
West Bloomfield is a charter township of 65,888 people in Oakland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $426,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 87% of Michigan towns.
How West Bloomfield ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Bloomfield is worth $426,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $125,453, which is more affordable than 22% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $2,031 a month. 83.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Bloomfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $426,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $2,031 | $955 |
| Median household income | $125,453 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in West Bloomfield
| People | West Bloomfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.5% | — |
| Work from home | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in West Bloomfield
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 29.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Bloomfield since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 20, 1976 about 2.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 76 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 13, 2019.
Severe weather in Oakland County since 1996
Oakland County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oakland County
Oakland County had 723,862 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,917 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in West Bloomfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in West Bloomfield
12 public schools with 5,849 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bloomfield High School | 9-12 | 1,564 | 16.6 |
| West Bloomfield Middle School | 6-8 | 976 | 17.4 |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 645 | 21.5 |
| Keith Elementary School | K-5 | 528 | 16.0 |
| Pleasant Lake Elementary School | K-5 | 485 | 15.2 |
| Doherty Elementary School | PK-2 | 450 | 15.0 |
| Sheiko Elementary School | 3-5 | 424 | 15.7 |
| Gretchko Elementary School | PK-2 | 360 | 15.0 |
| Scotch Elementary School | 3-5 | 331 | 12.3 |
| The Laker Opportunity Center | 9-12 | 68 | — |
| West Bloomfield Transition Center | 15-15 | 15 | 15.0 |
| Project Search | 15-15 | 3 | 3.0 |
Towns near West Bloomfield
- Keego Harbor, MI3.6 mi · 2,764 people · home $255,900
- Walled Lake, MI4.9 mi · 7,250 people · home $224,200
- Wolverine Lake, MI5.1 mi · 4,544 people · home $288,000
- Franklin, MI5.4 mi · 3,139 people · home $774,900
- Commerce, MI5.5 mi · 43,058 people · home $365,700
- Farmington Hills, MI5.6 mi · 83,986 people · home $354,500
- Bloomfield, MI5.8 mi · 44,253 people · home $604,800
- Waterford, MI6.6 mi · 70,565 people · home $250,900
West Bloomfield questions
Is West Bloomfield, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Bloomfield scores better for retirees than 78% of Michigan towns and quieter than 11%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in West Bloomfield?
The median owner-occupied home in West Bloomfield is valued at $426,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,453, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $2,031 a month.
What is the weather like in West Bloomfield?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.2 inches of precipitation a year and 36.0 inches of snow.
Does West Bloomfield get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Bloomfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 20, 1976. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)