What are the schools like in Walled Lake, MI?

Walled Lake is served primarily by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Walled Lake?

The median household income in Walled Lake, MI is $65,031 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Walled Lake, MI?

Walled Lake has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

Walled Lake, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Walled Lake, MI affordable or expensive?

Walled Lake's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Walled Lake is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,800 and the median rent is $1,237 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Walled Lake, MI?

Walled Lake has a violent crime rate of 136.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 805.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walled Lake, MI a Good Place to Live?

Walled Lake is a small town of 7,262 in Michigan, with a median household income of $65,031 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Walled Lake stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Walled Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walled Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Walled Lake's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Walled Lake costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Walled Lake, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,237	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,031	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Walled Lake's violent crime rate is 136.6 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.6 /100k

Property Crime

805.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Walled Lake is served primarily by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Walled Lake, MI	National Avg
School District	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walled Lake sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walled Lake, MI
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	34.7"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Walled Lake, MI	National Avg
Population	7,262	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	5.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wolverine Lake, MI 1 mi Wixom, MI 3 mi Novi, MI 4 mi Farmington Hills, MI 6 mi Orchard Lake Village, MI 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Walled Lake

Walled Lake, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48390

Walled Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walled Lake, MI affordable or expensive?

Walled Lake's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Walled Lake roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $192,800 and median rent is $1,237/month.

What is the crime rate in Walled Lake, MI?

Walled Lake's violent crime rate is 136.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 805.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walled Lake?

Public schools in Walled Lake are operated by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. The district has 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walled Lake, MI a good place to live?

Walled Lake, MI has a population of 7,262, a median household income of $65,031, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Walled Lake?

Walled Lake averages 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Walled Lake?

Walled Lake, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48390.

What is the population of Walled Lake?

The population of Walled Lake, Michigan is 7,262 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walled Lake?

Key numbers for living in Walled Lake: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $192,800, median household income $65,031, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walled Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.