The Town FilesCommerce, Michigan
Charter township in Oakland County · population 43,058 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $365,700
- Household income
- $113,148
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 42.2
Commerce is a charter township of 43,058 people in Oakland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $365,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 86% of Michigan towns.
How Commerce ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Commerce is worth $365,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $113,148, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $2,005 a month. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Commerce | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $2,005 | $955 |
| Median household income | $113,148 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Commerce
| People | Commerce | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Commerce
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 29.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.3 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Commerce since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 20, 1976 about 5.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 101 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 27, 2014.
Severe weather in Oakland County since 1996
Oakland County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oakland County
Oakland County had 723,862 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,917 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Commerce itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Commerce
6 public schools with 4,734 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | 9-12 | 1,457 | 22.1 |
| Walled Lake Central High School | 8-12 | 1,135 | 18.6 |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | 6-8 | 906 | 20.6 |
| Commerce Elementary School | PK-5 | 540 | 17.4 |
| Oakley Park Elementary School | K-5 | 370 | 14.2 |
| Glengary Elementary School | K-5 | 326 | 17.2 |
Towns near Commerce
- Wolverine Lake, MI1.5 mi · 4,544 people · home $288,000
- Walled Lake, MI2.8 mi · 7,250 people · home $224,200
- Wixom, MI3.9 mi · 17,193 people · home $365,200
- Milford, MI5.5 mi · 6,520 people · home $363,700
- West Bloomfield, MI5.5 mi · 65,888 people · home $426,200
- White Lake, MI5.6 mi · 30,950 people · home $327,000
- Milford, MI5.9 mi · 17,090 people · home $425,400
- Novi, MI6.6 mi · 66,243 people · home $421,900
Commerce questions
Is Commerce, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Commerce scores better for retirees than 48% of Michigan towns and quieter than 14%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Commerce?
The median owner-occupied home in Commerce is valued at $365,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $113,148, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $2,005 a month.
What is the weather like in Commerce?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.2 inches of precipitation a year and 62.3 inches of snow.
Does Commerce get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Commerce since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 20, 1976. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)