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Washington Township, MI Area Guide

A golfer’s oasis in the upscale suburbs of Michigan

Lake Outdoors Parks

A welcoming country club community in the suburbs of Michigan, Washington Township boasts beautiful single-family homes, safe residential streets, and an abundance of golf courses. The city’s walkability is a major benefit for dog walkers and joggers. And with friendly neighbors and a family-friendly atmosphere, you’ll feel right at home.

Washington Township is home to top-notch public schools like Hevel Elementary School. The families in this town enjoy visiting Stony Creek Metropark for some outdoor fun. This expansive green space features community events and kid-friendly activities, ranging from canoeing and town picnics to workshop events. This charming town is home to the Orchards Golf Club, the Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course, Glacier Club, and more—with plenty of other clubs and courses around the area. Residents of Washington Park can easily take a day trip into Detroit or visit nearby lakes like Lake Saint Clair, Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$98,692

Average: $124,569

Education

8,462

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

13,397

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

23%

Housing Distribution

Washington Township has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%

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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stony Creek Metropark
  • Wolcott Mill Metropark
  • Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
  • Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
  • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.