The Charter Township of Bloomfield, incorporated in 1827, was the first township to be established in Oakland County, Michigan. West Bloomfield is a suburb of Detroit.
West Bloomfield is sometimes referred to as the "lake township of Oakland County" being heavily dotted with small and medium-sized lakes. Cass Lake, the largest lake in the county, is in part of West Bloomfield, and Pine Lake, which has a private country club on its shore, is only a few miles away from Cass and lies completely within West Bloomfield. In addition, directly west of Pine Lake is Orchard Lake, which also has a private country club on its shore. Orchard Lake is surrounded by the city of Orchard Lake Village. Several smaller lakes are scattered around these larger ones.
Many of the region's most successful entrepreneurs and top corporate executives and their families live in Bloomfield Township. Four public school systems - primarily Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham, and also Avondale and Pontiac - serve the Township, as well as several excellent private and parochial schools. Because 95% of the Township is residential, municipal services are geared to homeowners and their needs. Bloomfield Township offers a range and quality of public services far beyond those of most townships in the state.
West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation boasts over 500 acres in park land and offers residents recreational activities throughout the year with more than 250 programs, which are administered by the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission.
While West Bloomfield does not have a designated downtown area, it does offer a variety of shops and restaurants on Orchard Lake Road and Haggerty Road. In addition, West Bloomfield has a thriving business community offering a variety of professional services.
Housing Cost
West Bloomfield's rolling hills provide a tranquil setting for beautiful and lavish homes. Development pressures and vanishing farmland foster sensitivity to environmental quality and preservation of natural resources, contributing to the overall character of the Township.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $343,000
Demographics
As of the 2000 census, the township had a population of 64,860. West Bloomfield covers 27.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 959 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 48323
Weather
West Bloomfield Township, 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 West Bloomfield Township 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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nty" being heavily dotted with small and medium-sized lakes. Cass Lake, the largest lake in the county, is in part of West Bloomfield, and Pine Lake, which has a private country club on its shore, is only a few miles away from Cass and lies completely within West Bloomfield. In addition, directly west of Pine Lake is Orchard Lake, which also has a private country club on its shore. Orchard Lake is surrounded by the city of Orchard Lake Village. Several smaller lakes are scattered around these larger ones.