120th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in White Lake, MI
A typical home in White Lake costs about $1,698 a month, 21.5% of the median household income of $94,985. That makes White Lake the 40th most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 120th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,516
- Median home value
- $327,000
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,879
- Of income on housing
- 21.5%
White Lake against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | White Lake | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,516 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $327,000 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,879 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $94,985 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 21.5% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 40th most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near White Lake
The towns around White Lake, each with its own page.
- West Bloomfield Rent $2,031 · Home $426,200 115th most affordable in the metro
- Milford Township Rent $1,466 · Home $425,400 125th most affordable in the metro
- Rose Township Rent $1,150 · Home $345,100 38th most affordable in the metro
- Waterford Rent $1,111 · Home $250,900 109th most affordable in the metro
- Commerce Rent $2,005 · Home $365,700 118th most affordable in the metro
- Highland Township Rent $1,048 · Home $330,800 58th most affordable in the metro
- Springfield Township Rent $1,206 · Home $384,800 48th most affordable in the metro
- Milford Rent $1,173 · Home $363,700 55th most affordable in the metro
Living in White Lake
- Homes for sale in White Lake Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in White Lake Houses and apartments for rent
- White Lake neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- White Lake crime rate From White Lake's own police reports
- Cost of living in Oakland County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- White Lake city guide Pros, homes and city services
White Lake cost of living questions
5 questions
Is White Lake, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in White Lake takes 21.5% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 120th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in White Lake?
The median gross rent is $1,516 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 26% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in White Lake?
Owners put the median home value at $327,000, 31% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,879 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in White Lake?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical White Lake home at $1,698 a month calls for about $68,000 a year. The median household here earns $94,985.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for White Lake. 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.