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
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
Explore
Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.