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West Bloomfield, MI

West Bloomfield Township is a charter township in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, West Bloomfield is located roughly 27 miles (43.5 km) from downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 65,888.

West Bloomfield is sometimes referred to by its residents as the "lake township of Oakland County", due to it being heavily dotted with small and medium-sized lakes. Cass Lake, the largest lake in the county, is in part of West Bloomfield, and Pine Lake, which has a private country club on its shore, is only a few miles away from Cass and lies completely within West Bloomfield. In addition, directly west of Pine Lake is Orchard Lake, which also has a private country club on its shore. Orchard Lake is surrounded by the city of Orchard Lake Village. Several smaller lakes are scattered around these larger ones.

Orchard Lake Road runs north-south through the middle of the township and is the main artery of West Bloomfield's economy along with West Maple Road (15 Mile Rd.), flanked on each side by long strip malls and shopping complexes. There are many high-end boutique stores and expensive restaurants to visit. Most of the township's population growth has occurred since the 1960s, as many residents moved there from the inner ring Detroit suburbs. West Bloomfield is located in south-central Oakland County about 10 miles (20 km) to the northwest of the Detroit city limits and has borders with Bloomfield Township to its east, Farmington Hills to its south, Commerce Township to its west, and four communities to its north: Waterford Township, Orchard Lake Village, Keego Harbor, and Sylvan Lake. The communities of West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake Village, Keego Harbor, and Sylvan Lake make up what is known as Greater West Bloomfield.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.2 square miles (81 km2), of which 27.3 square miles (71 km2) is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km2), or 12.49%, is water.

West Bloomfield places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. For those who prefer a comprehensive fitness experience, Powerhouse Gym offers state-of-the-art equipment and a range of group fitness classes. For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, Sola Salons Studio on Orchard Lake Road offers a range of spa services, including massages, facials, and body treatments. The Equilibrium Float Spa provides sensory deprivation tanks for float therapy sessions, promoting stress relief, pain management, and mental clarity. For fitness enthusiasts, Orangetheory Fitness on Haggerty Road offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts designed to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health. Additionally, The Barre Code offers barre fitness classes that blend strength training, cardio, and flexibility exercises to sculpt and tone the body. Bloomfield Martial Arts provides martial arts training for both children and adults, promoting physical fitness and discipline.

Top Sites in West Bloomfield Charter Township, MI are West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve, Drake Sports Park, and Marshbank Park.

Population: 65,888 (2020). ZIP Codes: 48302, 48320, 48322, 48325, 48328. Area codes: 248. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Area: 31.2 sq mi (80.9 km2).

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What county is West Bloomfield, MI?

West Bloomfield Township is a charter township in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, West Bloomfield is located roughly 27 miles (43.5 km) from downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 65,888.

Is West Bloomfield, MI expensive?

With 65,123 people, West Bloomfield Charter Township is the 23rd most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest West Bloomfield charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (70.9%) followed by Black (13.8%) and Asian (8.7%). In 2022, the median household income of West Bloomfield charter township households was $121,282. West Bloomfield charter township households made slightly more than Cannon households ($121,222) and Brighton township households ($120,874). However, 3.3% of West Bloomfield Charter Township families live in poverty.

Is West Bloomfield, MI a good place to live?

West Bloomfield Charter Township is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in West Bloomfield Charter Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Bloomfield Charter Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in West Bloomfield Charter Township are highly rated.

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Wikipedia

West Bloomfield Charter Township

Michigan Demographics

Niche

West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve

Drake Sports Park

Marshbank Park

Powerhouse Gym

Sola Salons Studio

Equilibrium Float Spa

Orangetheory Fitness

Barre Code

Bloomfield Martial Arts

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