There’s a certain pride that permeates the air in West Bloomfield. Once a farming community with apple orchards, the township now offers highly rated schools, ample parks and recreation, a variety of home styles and sizes and an engaged community.
“My family moved from Southfield to West Bloomfield in 1995 and have been here ever since,” says Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan. “The quality of the school district, affordable homes and the environmental commitment that West Bloomfield has exerted is what attracted us.”
Go boating at sunset on Cass Lake in West Bloomfield.
24 lakes and nearly 600 acres of parks
West Blomfield earned the name Lake Township of Oakland County because it features 24 lakes across more than 1,800 acres. Cass Lake and Pine Lake, both of which have country clubs, are large parts of life in West Bloomfield.
Along with 1,800 acres of water, residents have 600 acres of park space to choose from. “Our parks attract people because of the serene, scenic nature,” says Kaplan. Marsh Bank Park is among the top three parks in the township and offers over 80 acres of recreation. With two large playscapes for the community’s youngest kids, ball fields for competing with neighbors, a nature trail, a fishing pier and a sledding hill for winter fun, this park offers a slew of year-round fun.
Other popular options include Bloomer Park and Drakes Sports Park. The sports park attracts West Bloomfield’s most active residents, offering a skate park, basketball court, baseball fields, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, an exercise trail and more.
Protecting the township's greenspaces is among West Bloomfield’s top initiatives. “We have enacted some of the most progressive environmental commitments to maintain our parks,” says Kaplan. West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve is a prime example of this commitment, offering a scenic, relaxing getaway at the center of town.
Go sailing at the Pontiac Yacht Club in Keego Harbor, adjacent West Bloomfield.
Enjoy the scenic views at Marshbank Park in West Bloomfield.
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West Bloomfield School District
The West Bloomfield School District has an A-plus rating on Niche and is ranked as the 17th-best school district in Michigan. There are five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school to choose from. Roosevelt Elementary School is a popular choice for pre-k through 5th graders and has an A rating on Niche. The township’s only public middle school, West Bloomfield Middle, also has an A rating and is especially known for its teachers. West Bloomfield High School is mostly known for academics, but it also offers highly rated sports teams including baseball, softball, golf, football and a championship-winning girls’ basketball team. The High School also has an A rating.
West Bloomfield High School challenges students by offering an all-encompassing curriculum.
A variety of housing options
There’s a wide variety of housing styles and prices in this township. On one end of the spectrum, there are fixer-uppers on about a quarter acre that can sell for as low as $200,000. On the other end, modern, custom-built waterfront homes on a few acres can sell for upwards of $5 million. Most options fall somewhere in the middle, including ranches, split levels, colonials and new traditional homes that can sell anywhere between $400,000 and $800,000. Townhouses and condos can be found for $110,000 for an older one-bedroom to $675,000 for a newly constructed two-bedroom.
Newer homes with modern details are springing up all around West Bloomfield.
Colorful homes stand out in West Bloomfield.
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Shopping and dining in West Bloomfield
Most shopping and dining is done along Haggerty in Commerce Township. There, residents can shop at stores like Walmart, Aldi, Target, Costco and more. Restaurants along Orchard Lake Road between West Maple and West 14 Mile offer a variety of cuisines. Whether they’re craving Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Korean or standard American staples, residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy quality dining.
The Redcoat Tavern has been serving the West Bloomfield Community since 1972.
Shop for fresh produce, meats and seafood, and dairy at West Bloomfield's Plum Market.
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Driver-centric community
There’s no freeway cutting through West Bloomfield, but Highway M-5, Telegraph and Interstate 696 can be reached by driving a couple of miles each way. It’s also essential to own a car since there are no public transit routes and very few walkable areas.
West Bloomfield residents have easy access to an assortment of everyday amenities.
Food Truck Tuesdays, Veteran’s Breakfast and more
Between April and September, Food Truck Tuesdays take over the Civic Center Campus. The annual Heroes Appreciation Breakfast serves as a thank you to veterans, and Michigan Week honors community members for their contributions to society. The Orchard Lake Fine Art Show has run for over 20 years and has been voted one of the top 100 art shows in the country.
West Bloomfield Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Bloomfield Township, MI sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in West Bloomfield Township, MI over the last 12 months is $428,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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