Waterford
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Waterford, Michigan is a scenic township known for its abundance of lakes and green spaces, making it popular among families and outdoor lovers. It offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle, with a mix of community events, parks, and local shops.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
19,571
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.69°, -83.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,505
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
92
English
99
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
469 Mbps
Upload
251 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PTK
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 76/100.