27th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Orion Township, MI
A typical home in Orion Township costs about $1,707 a month, 17.2% of the median household income of $118,801. That makes Orion Township the 8th most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 27th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,327
- Median home value
- $369,900
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $2,086
- Of income on housing
- 17.2%
Orion Township against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Orion Township | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,327 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $369,900 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $2,086 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $118,801 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 17.2% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 8th most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Orion Township
The towns around Orion Township, each with its own page.
- Lake Orion Rent $798 · Home $376,600 72nd most affordable in the metro
- Rochester Hills Rent $1,644 · Home $409,800 73rd most affordable in the metro
- Waterford Rent $1,111 · Home $250,900 109th most affordable in the metro
- Brandon Township Rent $1,048 · Home $331,000 82nd most affordable in the metro
- Addison Township Rent $1,102 · Home $416,700 37th most affordable in the metro
- Auburn Hills Rent $1,477 · Home $245,000 126th most affordable in the metro
- Oakland Township Rent $2,189 · Home $588,900 39th most affordable in the metro
- Independence Township Rent $1,453 · Home $381,700 59th most affordable in the metro
Living in Orion Township
- Homes for sale in Orion Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Orion Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Orion Township neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Orion Township crime rate From Orion Township's own police reports
- Orion Township cost of living by neighborhood Every neighborhood ranked, updated monthly
- Most expensive neighborhoods in Orion Township The last 12 months
- Least expensive neighborhoods in Orion Township The last 12 months
- Cost of living in Oakland County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Orion Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Orion Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Orion Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Orion Township takes 17.2% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 27th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Orion Township?
The median gross rent is $1,327 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 10% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Orion Township?
Owners put the median home value at $369,900, 48% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $2,086 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Orion Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Orion Township home at $1,707 a month calls for about $68,000 a year. The median household here earns $118,801.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Orion Township. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.