The Town FilesWalled Lake, Michigan
City in Oakland County · population 7,250 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,200
- Household income
- $72,055
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 40.4
Walled Lake is a city of 7,250 people in Oakland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $224,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 94% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 94% of Michigan towns.
How Walled Lake 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 Walled Lake is worth $224,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $72,055, which is more affordable than 37% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,419 a month. 62.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Walled Lake | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,419 | $955 |
| Median household income | $72,055 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Walled Lake
| People | Walled Lake | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Walled Lake
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walled Lake since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 20, 1976 about 3.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 89 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 4, 2010.
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 Walled Lake itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Walled Lake
3 public schools with 626 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Helen Guest Elementary School | K-5 | 324 | 16.2 |
| Walled Lake Elementary School | K-5 | 302 | 15.9 |
| Walled Lake Schools Special Services | 2-2 | — | — |
Towns near Walled Lake
- Wolverine Lake, MI1.3 mi · 4,544 people · home $288,000
- Commerce, MI2.8 mi · 43,058 people · home $365,700
- Wixom, MI3.0 mi · 17,193 people · home $365,200
- Novi, MI4.1 mi · 66,243 people · home $421,900
- West Bloomfield, MI4.9 mi · 65,888 people · home $426,200
- Farmington Hills, MI6.1 mi · 83,986 people · home $354,500
- Northville, MI7.0 mi · 6,119 people · home $465,400
- Farmington, MI7.1 mi · 11,597 people · home $297,200
Walled Lake questions
Is Walled Lake, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Walled Lake scores better for retirees than 46% of Michigan towns and quieter than 5%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Walled Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Walled Lake is valued at $224,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,055, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,419 a month.
What is the weather like in Walled Lake?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 36.0 inches of snow.
Does Walled Lake get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walled Lake 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)