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Oakland County

City in Michigan, United States

Overview

Oakland County, located just north of Detroit, is Michigan's second most populous county and a hub of suburban life blending urban energy with green spaces and thriving small towns. Known for its affluent communities, lively downtowns, and array of cultural and outdoor activities, Oakland County offers something for everyone.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
1,274,395
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.66°, -83.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,550
Local Cost
$2,110
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
93
English
98
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-27.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
848 mm
Internet Speed
410 Mbps
Upload
136 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PTK
Distance
3 km

Neighborhoods

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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