Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,153
Population
6,933
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Enjoy a small-town sense of community and pervasive natural beauty
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Situated between Ann Arbor and Brighton along U.S. 23, Whitmore Lake is a small town with big character. A strong sense of community pervades Whitmore Lake, with annual events like the Fourth of July Celebration, Harvest Festival, and Michigan Pond Hockey Classic drawing residents together in addition to the expansive Whitmore Lake, which is brimming with year-round activity.
Tranquil neighborhoods are draped in lush, natural beauty in Whitmore Lake and a slew of specialty shops and restaurants occupy charming buildings along scenic Main Street. Recreational opportunities abound at numerous nearby golf courses and parks such as Huron Meadows Metropark, Island Lake State Recreation Area, and Brighton Recreation Area. There are also abundant paintball adventures available at Futureball, a 115-acre outdoor paintball and Airsoft park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,363
Average: $96,949
Education
1,992
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,813
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Whitmore Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Whitmore Lake, MI is $1,153 for one bedroom, $1,734 for two bedrooms, and $1,775 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitmore Lake has increased by 6.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,153/month
682 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Whitmore Lake, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Whitmore Lake Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
254 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
10 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
254 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
10 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Independence Lake County Park
- Huron Meadows Metropark
- Island Lake Recreation Area
- Delhi Metropark
- Brighton Recreation Area
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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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 February 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.