Which Communities Are in Oakland County, Michigan?
Everything you need to know about living in Oakland County, Michigan — communities, schools, parks, lakes, and lifestyle across 907 square miles of southeastern Michigan.
Community guide by Joyce England, REALTOR® · Keller Williams First
Oakland County is one of Michigan's most populous counties, home to nearly 1.3 million residents across 907 square miles and communities like Clarkston, Lake Orion, Rochester, and Holly. Known for its lakes, parks, and active real estate market, Oakland County attracts families and professionals throughout Metro Detroit and beyond. Whether you're researching living in Oakland County for a potential move, exploring local neighborhoods, or curious about Oakland County real estate, this guide introduces each community, from schools and parks to outdoor recreation and neighborhood character. For a deeper dive, see our comprehensive Oakland County Living Guide.
Why Move to Oakland County Michigan?
Oakland County is one of Michigan's most populous counties, home to nearly 1.3 million residents across a mix of communities spanning 907 square miles. The county seat is Pontiac, and the region includes well-known communities such as Clarkston, Lake Orion, Holly, and Rochester.
The area includes numerous public school districts, lake systems, park networks, and downtown areas. Oakland County features more than 400 lakes and 17 county-managed parks spanning thousands of acres, including Independence Oaks — the largest county park at 1,286 acres — and the scenic Paint Creek Trail, Michigan's first rail-to-trail conversion. For more outdoor options, explore our full Parks & Trails guide.
Living in Oakland County also means access to multiple public school districts, community colleges, and universities, including Oakland University. Major highway access via I-75, I-696, I-96, and Woodward Avenue (M-1) connects residents to communities across Mid-Michigan, Detroit, Flint, and the broader metro area. Oakland County is home to more than 1,400 lakes, among the highest concentration in Michigan. According to the most recent publicly available single-family data, researched in October 2026, the median sold price in Oakland County was $395,000 (Realcomp MLS, June 2026), with a median 35 days on market (FRED/Realtor.com, July 2026). A county-level single-family months-of-supply figure is not published; metro Detroit supply sat at about 3.0 months (RE/MAX, September 2026), indicating a competitive seller-friendly market. The county's employment base spans corporate headquarters, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services, and its communities range from lakeside villages to suburban cities.
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Market statistics below were researched and updated in October 2026 from publicly available sources: Realcomp MLS market reports, the FRED/Realtor.com Oakland County housing series, RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan, Redfin, Zillow, Homes.com, Realtor.com, and local agent market reports. Single-family (SFR) figures are used where published; where a source publishes only all-home-types medians for a community, that figure is shown and marked with an asterisk. Where a metric is not available in the sources reviewed, it is noted rather than estimated. The detailed county table is retained from the previously published Realtors Property Resource (RPR) August 2026 snapshot.
County Level: Oakland County, Michigan (Single-Family)
County Headline · Researched October 2026 · Detail Table: RPR Snapshot, August 2026
Months of Inventory
3.0*
Metro Detroit (RE/MAX), Sep 2026
Sold to List Price %
99.7%
RPR snapshot, Aug 2026 (retained)
Median Days on Market
35
FRED/Realtor.com county series, Jul 2026
Median Sold Price
$395,000
Realcomp MLS (SFR), Jun 2026
Median Estimated Property Value
$410,470
RPR snapshot, Aug 2026 (retained)
| Metric | Median List Price | # of Properties | Median $/Sqft | Total $ Volume | Median Living Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | $425,000 | 1,977 | $241 | $1,157,390,841 | 1,800 sqft |
| Active Listings | $478,250 | 2,713 | $242 | $1,968,358,427 | 2,027 sqft |
| New Pending Listings | $400,000 | 1,163 | $234 | $570,470,000 | 1,764 sqft |
| Pending Listings | $407,000 | 1,134 | $223 | $598,816,062 | 1,890 sqft |
| Sold Listings | $420,000 | 1,229 | $236 | $635,117,447 | Sold to List 99.69% |
| Sold Public Records | $379,000 | 330 | $238 | $153,144,944 | 1,552 sqft |
| Months Supply of Inventory | – | 2.49 | – | – | Last Month -0.8% · 12 Month +5.1% |
The county headline figures (Months of Inventory, Median Days on Market, Median Sold Price) were researched in October 2026: median sold price $395,000 (Realcomp MLS single-family, June 2026); median days on market 35 (FRED/Realtor.com Oakland County series, July 2026); months of inventory 3.0*. *A county-specific single-family months-of-supply figure is not publicly published, so the metro Detroit figure is shown (RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan, September 2026, Wayne/Oakland/Macomb/Livingston). The detail table below is retained from the previously published Realtors Property Resource (RPR), LLC single-family snapshot for August 2026. Market type: Seller's Market. A months supply of inventory of 2.49 in the RPR snapshot remains well below the 4-6 months considered a balanced market.
| Community | Median Sales Price | Median DOM | Mo. Inventory | Source / Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | $307,000 | 25 days (median) | n/p | Homes.com (SFR, 12-mo.); DOM: Movoto, May 2026 |
| Berkley | $338,000* | 13 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (all types; stock ≈ all SFR), Jun 2026 |
| Beverly Hills | $650,000* | 31 days (median) | n/p | Realtor.com (48025), May 2026 |
| Birmingham | $1,100,000* | ~25 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (48009; nearly all SFR), 3-mo. ending Aug 2026 |
| Bloomfield Hills | $1.1M–$1.3M* | ~18 to ~49 days (varies) | n/p | Redfin (Oct 2025), Homes2MoveYou (Dec 2025); small luxury market |
| Clawson | $339,000 | ~6 days | ~0.6–0.9 mo. | MLS (Perna Team), Jun 2026 closings |
| Farmington | $351,268* | ~14 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (all types; stock ≈ all SFR), Aug 2026 |
| Farmington Hills | $420,000 | ~6 days | n/p | MLS (Perna Team), Jun 2026 (SFR) |
| Ferndale | $265,000 | ~11 days (median) | n/p | Homes.com (SFR, 12-mo.); DOM: Realcomp (48220), Jul 2026 |
| Hazel Park | $170,000* | ~27 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (all types; stock ≈ all SFR), Oct 2025 |
| Huntington Woods | $502,450 | ~23 days (avg) | n/p | Homes.com (SFR, 12-mo.); Redfin Feb 2026: $615K/32d avg |
| Lake Angelus | $1,900,000* | 182 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (≈ all lakefront SFR; tiny market), most recent published |
| Lathrup Village | $352,000 | ~28 days (avg) | n/p | Homes.com (SFR, 12-mo.); Redfin 3-mo. ending May 2026: $330K |
| Madison Heights | $230,874* | ~15 days (avg) | n/p | Redfin (all types; stock ≈ all SFR), 3-mo. ending Jun 2026 |
| Milford | $447,500 | ~40 days (avg) | n/p | Homes.com (SFR, 12-mo.); Redfin May 2026: $366,281 (all types) |
| Novi | $660,500 | 8 days (median) | n/p | MLS (Perna Team), Jun 2026 (SFR) |
| Oak Park | $240,000 | ~30 days (avg) | n/p | Homes.com (SFR, 12-mo.); Redfin Sep 2025: $266K/33d avg |
| Orchard Lake Village | $1,600,000* | ~36 days (avg) | n/p | Redfin (all types; small lakeside market), most recent 3-mo. |
| Pleasant Ridge | $457,226* | ~7 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (stock ≈ all SFR), 3-mo. ending May 2026 |
| Pontiac | $135,000* | 31 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (all types; stock ≈ all SFR), 3-mo. ending Aug 2026 |
| Rochester | $599,603* | ~27 days | n/p | Redfin (all types), Aug 2026; Realcomp Jun 2026: $515K/29d |
| Rochester Hills | $435,000* | ~15 days | n/p | Redfin (all types), 3-mo. ending May 2026; Jun 2026 reports: ~$465K |
| Royal Oak | $390,000* | 26 days (median) | n/p | Realcomp (Top Agent Realty), Jun 2026; ≈65% SFR stock |
| South Lyon | $342,273* | ~18 days (avg; MLS resale) | ~3.8 mo. | Redfin, Aug 2026; MLS resale data (Muck Moves You), mid-2026 |
| Southfield | $245,000 | 47 days (median) | n/p | Realcomp (Top Agent Realty), Jun 2026 (SFR) |
| Sylvan Lake | $397,284* | 56 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (all types; tiny sample), Jun 2026 |
| Troy | $468,000 | 27 days (median) | n/p | Realcomp (SFR), Jun 2026; Aug 2026 reports: $457K/13d |
| Walled Lake | $265,000* | 42 days (median) | n/p | Redfin (all types), Feb 2026; ZIP 48390 May 2026: $340K |
| West Bloomfield | $501,000 | ~39 days (avg) | n/p | Homes.com (SFR, 12-mo.); overall median ≈ $435K–$440K |
| White Lake | $415,000 | ~35 days (avg) | n/p | Homes.com (SFR, 12-mo.); Redfin ZIPs: ≈$350K–$500K |
| Wixom | $335,000* | ~63 days (avg) | n/p | Redfin (all types; stock ≈ all SFR), Mar 2026 |
Community figures were researched in October 2026 from publicly available sources: Realcomp MLS market reports (The Perna Team, Top Agent Realty), Redfin, Homes.com, Realtor.com, Zillow, Movoto, and RealtyTrac. Figures reflect single-family homes (SFR) where a source publishes an SFR-only median; * marks a median sale price that covers all home types because no SFR-only median is published for that community (each such community is predominantly single-family). DOM is the median where the source reports a median; figures reported only as averages are labeled "(avg)" and a median is not published for that community. "n/p" (not published) marks a metric for which no reliable public figure is available; "Data not available" would mark a metric for which the cited source indicates too little activity to calculate it. Values can differ across sources because of data periods, home-type scoping, and methodology. Consult a licensed REALTOR for the most current data.
What Are the Communities in Oakland County?
Auburn Hills
Corporate headquarters, parks, trail access, and a convenient location at the crossroads of the region.
Berkley
An inner-ring suburb with a dense, walkable commercial district along Twelve Mile Road.
Birmingham
A walkable village — luxury homes, tree-lined streets, and a downtown with retail.
Bloomfield Hills
A small city nearly surrounded by Bloomfield Township.
Clarkston
A village with a historic downtown, century-old homes, and proximity to major highways.
Clawson
A densely populated residential suburb located between Royal Oak and Troy.
Farmington
A village with a walkable downtown, historic architecture, and community events year-round.
Farmington Hills
A large community with Heritage Park, cultural amenities, schools, and a central Metro Detroit location.
Fenton
Partially located in Oakland County, with the majority in Genesee County.
Ferndale
An urban suburb known for its active nightlife and arts scene.
Hazel Park
A southern gateway community bordering Detroit.
Holly
Nineteenth-century architecture, a walkable downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation in northwestern Oakland County.
Huntington Woods
A residential suburb that is home to the Detroit Zoo.
Keego Harbor
A small lakeside city situated around Cass Lake.
Lake Angelus
A private residential community and Michigan's smallest incorporated city by land area.
Lake Orion
A village centered around lakes, trails, local shops, and outdoor recreation year-round.
Lathrup Village
A planned historic residential community spanning just 1.5 square miles.
Madison Heights
A major industrial and residential suburb in southeastern Oakland County.
Northville
Partially located in Oakland County, primarily in Wayne County.
Novi
A major commercial and retail hub centered around Twelve Mile Crossing and Twelve Oaks Mall.
Oak Park
An established residential and commercial suburb directly north of Detroit.
Orchard Lake Village
A scenic lakeside community where a large percentage of the total area is water.
Oxford
A village with a walkable downtown, lake access, trail systems, and nearby schools and parks.
Pleasant Ridge
A compact residential community adjacent to Ferndale and Huntington Woods.
Pontiac
Oakland County's county seat — a downtown with historic architecture, arts venues, and neighborhoods with a range of home types.
Rochester
A walkable downtown, schools, and extensive parks and cultural amenities define this Oakland County community.
Rochester Hills
A city with schools, extensive parks, trail access, and residential neighborhoods just north of downtown Rochester.
Royal Oak
A popular urban center with a bustling downtown shopping and restaurant district.
South Lyon
A suburban community in the southwestern corner of the county.
Southfield
A prominent business hub marked by the Golden Triangle office skyscrapers.
Sylvan Lake
A small, scenic lakeside city bordering Pontiac.
Troy
Oakland County's largest city — major employers, a range of dining, and a large business corridor.
Walled Lake
A residential city named after the glacial lake it surrounds.
Waterford
Over 20 lakes, trail systems, and residential neighborhoods in central Oakland County.
West Bloomfield
Lakeside living with larger homes, schools, and extensive parks in the southern part of Oakland County.
Wixom
A western suburban city known for its industrial roots and recreational parks.
What Outdoor Activities Are Available in Oakland County?
Independence Oaks County Park
Oakland County's largest park at 1,286 acres, featuring lakes, hiking trails, a nature center, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Learn MoreAddison Oaks County Park
Over 1,100 acres with a 20+ mile trail network, equestrian trails, disc golf, and scenic picnic areas in the northern part of the county.
Learn MorePaint Creek Trail
Michigan's first rail-to-trail conversion — an 8.9-mile paved path running from Rochester to Lake Orion through communities along the route.
Learn MorePolly Ann Trail
A 14.2-mile trail in northern Oakland County connecting Lake Orion, Oxford, and Leonard for walking, biking, and horseback riding.
Learn MoreCommon Questions About Oakland County, Michigan
What communities should I research in Oakland County?
Clarkston, Lake Orion, Holly, and Rochester each offer a distinct mix of housing, amenities, and commutes in Oakland County. Clarkston has a historic downtown and century-old homes, while Lake Orion centers around lakes and outdoor recreation. Rochester has a downtown with shops and restaurants, extensive parks, and cultural amenities, and Holly offers residential neighborhoods with access to nearby lakes and recreation areas.
How far is Oakland County from Detroit?
Oakland County sits directly north of Detroit, with the two regions sharing a border. Most Oakland County communities are within 20 to 40 miles of downtown Detroit, making the commute roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and the specific community. Major highways like I-75, I-696, and Woodward Avenue provide quick access.
What are home prices in Oakland County?
As of October 2026 research, the median sold price for single-family homes in Oakland County was $395,000 (Realcomp MLS, June 2026), with a median 35 days on market (FRED/Realtor.com, July 2026). Prices vary significantly by community and home type, from affordable starter homes to luxury lakefront properties. A county-level single-family months-of-supply figure is not publicly published; metro Detroit supply was about 3.0 months (RE/MAX, September 2026).
Oakland County Guides & Resources
The Ultimate Guide to Oakland County Communities
A comprehensive comparison from Birmingham to Holly — price ranges, lifestyle vibe, and who each community suits.
Clarkston & Lake OrionClarkston and Lake Orion: An Oakland County Community Guide
Historic downtowns, lake recreation, and strong real estate values.
Holly & GrovelandHolly and Groveland: Lake Country in Northern Oakland County
Silver Lake, recreation areas, downtown Holly, housing options, and a compact downtown.
Lake LivingHolly and Fenton: Lake Country Living
Highland Recreation Area, Seven Lakes State Park, a walkable downtown, and the outdoor lifestyle.
Luxury MarketLuxury Homes in Mid-Michigan: What $500K+ Gets You
Explore the luxury market in Clarkston, Lake Orion, Fenton, and Hartland.
First-Time BuyersFirst-Time Buyer Guide to Mid-Michigan Communities
Commute times, dining access, affordable starter homes, and walkability in Flint, Fenton, Clarkston, and Grand Blanc.