What are the schools like in Whitmore Lake, MI?

Whitmore Lake is served primarily by Whitmore Lake Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Whitmore Lake?

The median household income in Whitmore Lake, MI is $76,653 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Whitmore Lake, MI?

Whitmore Lake has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Whitmore Lake, MI affordable or expensive?

Whitmore Lake's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Whitmore Lake is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $256,500 and the median rent is $1,206 per month.

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

Whitmore Lake has a violent crime rate of 327.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1049.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whitmore Lake, MI a Good Place to Live?

Whitmore Lake is a small town of 7,911 in Michigan, with a median household income of $76,653 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Whitmore Lake stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Whitmore 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

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

Metric	Whitmore Lake, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$256,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,206	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,653	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Whitmore Lake's violent crime rate is 327.0 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

327.0 /100k

Property Crime

1049.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Whitmore Lake is served primarily by Whitmore Lake Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Whitmore Lake, MI	National Avg
School District	Whitmore Lake Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whitmore Lake sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 61.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whitmore Lake, MI
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	61.4"

Demographics

Metric	Whitmore Lake, MI	National Avg
Population	7,911	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Whitmore Lake

Whitmore Lake, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48189

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitmore Lake, MI affordable or expensive?

Whitmore Lake's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Whitmore Lake roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $256,500 and median rent is $1,206/month.

What is the crime rate in Whitmore Lake, MI?

Whitmore Lake's violent crime rate is 327.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1049.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Whitmore Lake?

Public schools in Whitmore Lake are operated by Whitmore Lake Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Whitmore Lake, MI a good place to live?

Whitmore Lake, MI has a population of 7,911, a median household income of $76,653, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Whitmore Lake?

Whitmore Lake averages 30.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 61.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Whitmore Lake?

Whitmore Lake, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48189.

What is the population of Whitmore Lake?

The population of Whitmore Lake, Michigan is 7,911 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Whitmore Lake: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $256,500, median household income $76,653, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitmore Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.