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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Lake Orion, Michigan.
What You Should Know About Lake Orion, MI
Lake Orion, Michigan, is a village with only about 3,000 people in the larger Lake Orion Charter Township. It is in Oakland County and situated on the northern edge of the Detroit Metropolitan Area. The village is on the eastern banks of Lake Orion. Michigan Highway 24 runs through the village in a north/south direction. Settlers first arrived in 1824. They built a sawmill. A power dam was built in 1828 to harness the hydropower from the lake water. The Village of Lake Orion got its name in 1928. The village still has many vintage buildings that line its main street, built in the 1920s and 1930s.
In the early 20th century, the village was a lakeside resort with a popular amusement park. It had steamboat rides on the lake, dance halls, restaurants, an arcade, a carousel, and a large wooden roller coaster. The Great Depression caused the park to lose visitors and never recovered to its glory days. The amusement park closed in 1955. Now, there are beautiful homes where the amusement park used to be.
Lake Orion is about one hour's drive from downtown Detroit depending on any delays caused by heavy traffic. About 7 miles south of the village, in Auburn Hills, Highway 24 connects with I-75 directly to downtown Detroit.
What To Do in Lake Orion
The most popular place is the Bald Mountain Recreation Area. It has 4,637 acres to explore. There are picnic tables, designated hunting areas, fishing, trout streams, a beach on the lake, and about 15 miles of hiking trails to explore. In the winter, there are 8 miles of groomed cross-country skiing trails. There are nice runs for snowmobiles and hills for sledding. Ice fishing on the lake is popular in the colder weather.
Water Warrior Island is fun for the kids during summer. It is a water park with slides, things to climb, and trampolines built on pontoons, all floating on the lake. For those that prefer a more sedate experience, historical boat tours and paddle boat rentals are available from Orion Marine Service. In downtown Lake Orion, there are nice restaurants, and live music can be enjoyed in an intimate setting at 20 Front Street pub.
Working in Lake Orion, MI
The median household income in Lake Orion is $76,169, which is about 50% higher than the household income earned in other cities in Michigan and 38% higher than the national average.
City-Data reports that manufacturing is the biggest employer in the area, accounting for 32% of the jobs in Lake Orion Township. Transportation and warehousing workers are 10% of the available employment. Finance and insurance jobs are 8%. Professional, scientific, and tech jobs are also 8%. Retail stores are 6%. Information workers are 6%. Hospitality and food services are also 6%. The best occupations are in management (21%), architecture/engineering (13%), sales (12%), transportation (7%), food preparation (6%), production (6%), and office/administrative support (5%).
Lake Orion, MI Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods with the highest-priced home in the larger Lake Orion Township area are:
- Indianwood Road and Coats Road: Median Home Price is $454,067
- Clarkston Road and Heather Lake Drive: Median Home Price is $396,502
- South Lapeer Road and East Silverbell Road: Median Home Price is $361,196
- Village Center: Median Home Price is $339,439
- Lake Orion Heights: Median Home Price is $317,613
- South Baldwin Road and Judah Road: Median Home Price is $303,450
- South Baldwin Road and West Clarkston Road: Median Home Price is $282,356
- South Lapeer Road and Waldon Road: Median Home Price is $256,201
- Orion Road and Kern Road: Median Home Price is $241,287
- Waldon Road and South Baldwin Road: Median Home Price is $222,195
Lake Orion, MI Schools
The Lake Orion Community Schools include 11 public schools in the larger Lake Orion Township area. There are six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools.
Moving to Lake Orion Resource Guide
Here are some useful contacts to help move to the village of Lake Orion.
Driver's License and Vehicle Registration: Michigan's Secretary of State supervises the motor vehicles department for driver's licenses, identification cards, and automobile registrations. Use online services or find the nearest office using an online search tool.
Electricity and Natural Gas: Provided from DTE Energy and you can start a new service online.
Water and Sewer Services: Provided from the Village of Lake Orion Public Works. To start a new service, call 248-693-8391 or visit the 21 East Church Street office in Lake Orion. The office hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After the service is established, you can pay your bill online.
Internet and Cable: More Choices for Cable TV, Satellite TV, and Internet Connections are shown at CableTV. Telephone services can be compared at Wirefly.
Garbage Collection is provided by the GFL-USA and new services can be started online.
Lake Orion Village Government & Parks
The Lake Orion Village offices are located at 21 East Church Street in Lake Orion. The telephone number is 248-693-8391. The village office hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Lake Orion Village Parks and Recreation Department manages the six public parks, which include Atwater, Children's Park, Green's Park, Meek's Park, Swiss Village Park, and Unger Park.
Lake Orion, MI Housing
The median home price in Lake Orion is $250,000 (June 2019). This is 96% higher than the median price found in other cities in Michigan. Owner-occupied homes are 68%, which is 4% lower than found in other cities in Michigan. The median rent for a home is $699, which is 13% lower than the rent in other Michigan cities.
The cost of living in Lake Orion is 16% more than in other cities in Michigan and 4% more than the national average. Housing is 43% more than the cost in other cities in Michigan. Utilities are 11% higher, and transportation is 5% higher than the state averages. The median age in Lake Orion is around 45, which is five years older than the median age of 40 for all of Michigan. Wealthy people, affluent families, and retirees enjoy living in Lake Orion.