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Commerce Township, MI

Commerce Township, officially the Charter Township of Commerce, is a charter township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 43,058 at the 2020 census. 

As a western suburb of Metro Detroit, Commerce Township is about 32 miles (51.5 km) northwest of the city of Detroit. The cities of Walled Lake and Wixom border to the south, and the township contains the village of Wolverine Lake. Originally settled as a resort destination, the township has seen a large population increase of permanent residents due to the township's rural environment and recreation areas, including most of Proud Lake State Recreation Area. The Huron River runs mostly north-south through the township, and the township also contains numerous lakes.

The northern terminus of M-5 is within Commerce Township. This highway was originally meant to connect the spur route Interstate 275 back to Interstate 75, but the project was canceled due to the difficulty of construction around the township's numerous lakes, as well as the high property value of the area. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.90 square miles (77.44 km2), of which 27.45 square miles (71.10 km2) is land and 2.45 square miles (6.35 km2) (8.19%) is water.

Commerce Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Heaven On Earth Well-Being Center provides a range of services, including chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage therapy. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs for all fitness levels. Karma Yoga offers yoga and meditation classes designed to enhance physical and mental well-being. The Edge Fitness Clubs features a wide array of exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training services. Pure Barre offers low-impact, high-intensity workouts focusing on strength, toning, and flexibility. Life Time Athletic boasts an extensive facility with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and a variety of fitness classes. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers a comprehensive range of fitness facilities, including state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, and group fitness classes.

The top sites in Commerce Charter Township, MI: Glenlore Trails, Byer's Homestead, and Robert H. Long Nature Park.

Population: 40,186 (2020). ZIP Code: 48323. Area codes: 248. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Area: 29.90 sq mi (77.4 km2).

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What are the demographics of Commerce Charter Township, MI?

With 43,378 people, Commerce Charter Township is the 40th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Commerce Charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (84.9%) followed by Asian (4.6%) and Hispanic (4.2%). In 2022, the median household income of Commerce Charter township households was $108,682. Commerce charter township households made slightly more than Royalton households ($108,125) and Berkley households ($108,125). However, 4.1% of Commerce Charter township families live in poverty.

What is Commerce Township, MI is known for?

Commerce Charter Township is located between Milford, White Lake, Walled Lake, and West Bloomfield Township. It is roughly 30 square miles in size with a population of around 45,000 people. This township was created as a “resort destination”, as a place to get away from the daily hustle and bustle, but it has experienced an increasing permanent population due to it being one of few rural environments in Oakland county and it offers several recreation areas and has the Huron river running right through the township which ties to several lakes in the area. 

Is Commerce Township, MI a good place to live?

Commerce Charter Township is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Commerce Charter Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Commerce Charter Township there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Commerce Charter Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Commerce Charter Township are highly rated.

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Wikipedia

Commerce Township

Michigan Demographics

MI Homes By Andrew

Niche

Glenlore Trails

Byer's Homestead

Robert H. Long Nature Park

Heaven On Earth Well-Being Center

Anytime Fitness

Karma Yoga

The Edge Fitness Clubs

Pure Barre

Life Time Athletic

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Planet Fitness

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