Waterford, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 31 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan.. The town is included in the Detroit metropolitan area. Waterford is also part of "The Lakes Area" because of the large number of freshwater lakes throughout the township. Other Lakes Area communities include Commerce Township, Union Lake, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake and Wixom.
Waterford Township is an outstanding community to live, work and play. It is abundant in natural resources- lakes, rivers and streams. Visitors have a choice of recreational activities when visiting Waterford Township. With 32 lakes and streams throughout the community there is plenty of opportunity for a diverse array of water sport activities (fishing, canoeing, skiing, tubing, sailing, and more). Bring your own watercraft or rent at one of our many marinas. We also have several parks with amenities for camping or a picnic with friends and family. Waterford Oaks, a 153 acre park, offers a court game complex, BMX track, the Waterpark and the Fridge. The Waterpark includes The Wave, a 475,000 gallon wave action swimming pool, Ragin Rapids group raft ride, Big Bucket water playscape and the Slidewinder, a giant double waterslide. Our parks, lakes and steams also provide great winter fun. Snowmobiling, ice skating, cross-country skiing or a trip to The Fridge (Michigan's only refrigerated toboggan run) keep visitors entertained. Come play and stay in Waterford Township.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $173,300
Demographics
As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 73,150. Waterford covers 31.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 970 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 48327, 48328, 48329
Weather
Waterford, MI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 15.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Waterford is 30.03 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 3.16 Inches.
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