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West Bloomfield, Michigan, located in the south central portion of Oakland County, lies within the Detroit metropolitan area. West Bloomfield, MI is just 10 miles northwest of Detroit and is bordered by Bloomfield Township, Commerce Township and Waterford Township. West Bloomfield, a predominantly residential bedroom community, is known for its fine homes, many lakes and scenic, rolling topography.

West Bloomfield Township is often referred to as the “Lake Township of Oakland County." About one-fifth of West Bloomfield's area is covered by bodies of clear fresh water. Two of West Bloomfield's larger lakes, Pine Lake and Orchard Lake, have private country clubs on their shores. Given the proximity to Detroit, it is not surprising that the original members of Pine Lake include such local luminaries as John Dodge, Ransom Olds, and Henry Ford. This charming township is also dotted by smaller lakes.

West Bloomfield, Michigan's land area of 31.16 square miles (or 19,948 acres) contains the City of Orchard Lake Village, the City of Keego Harbor and the City of Sylvan Lake.

On April 22, 1833, Bloomfield Township was divided and the western portion was renamed West Bloomfield, MI. Originally a farming community, West Bloomfield's enticing reputation as a lake resort area drew new residents, primarily from Detroit. The charter township grew into a diverse, family-oriented community of up-scale residences. The center of West Bloomfield, Michigan's economy is the strip malls and shopping complexes that flank Orchard Lake Road, the main north-south artery bisecting this thriving township.

Affluent West Bloomfield Township had a median family income of $101,260 (compared to the U.S. average of $52,175). The U.S. Census Bureau estimated West Bloomfield's population at 67,306 residents, with families making up 77 percent of the households in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The median value of homes in West Bloomfield, MI was $320,400, far above the U.S. average of $192,400.

The West Bloomfield School District is the primary school district serving West Bloomfield. Students in West Bloomfield, Michigan have a strong dedication to learning, giving the district an impressive 98.4 percent average daily attendance rate and 94.8 percent graduation rate. West Bloomfield, MI schools offer students a highly engaging learning environment, with over 82 percent of teachers holding a master's degree or higher.

West Bloomfield, MI is home to America's first free-standing Holocaust Memorial Center, which attracts millions of visitors to use the museum's state-of-the-art display techniques to enhance their knowledge of the Holocaust.

Outdoor recreation abounds, and the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission operates and maintains 516 acres of parkland. Other recreation includes six private golf courses in West Bloomfield, MI, and numerous ski resorts located nearby in Southern Michigan.

Money Magazine agrees with West Bloomfield's residents -- this charming community is a great place to reside. In 2006, West Bloomfield Township was ranked 14th in the annual Best Places to Live list.

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