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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 Clarkston, Michigan.
About Waterford Michigan
Waterford is a township. It is located at the physical center point of Oakland County. About 70,000 people live there. The Great Lakes surround the state of Michigan. In the Waterford area, 34 lakes range from four acres to over 1,200 acres. In Waterford Township, five neighborhood communities still need to be incorporated which are 1) Clintonville, 2) Drayton Plains, 3) Elizabeth Lake, 4) Four Towns, and 5) Waterford Village.
The weather varies over the four seasons, with cold winters and hot/humid summers. Spring and autumn are both pleasant. Winter gets below freezing. Humidity is high in summer because of all the open water; however, the temperature rarely gets over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Waterford Township has many younger people and families. More than half of the population is under 44, with a median age of 36. Only 11% of the residents are older than 65.
What To Do in Waterford
The parks and recreational areas in Waterford and the surrounding area are exceptional. A favorite is the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, which has 3,745 acres and delightful picnic areas. Several BBQ grills are available that are popular to use during the warm summers. The lake has a lovely wide beach, and boating is allowed there. Hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and horse trails are in abundance. During winter, this area offers cross-country skiing treks.
Another famous lake can be found at Dodge #4 State Park, which has a clean, pretty beach. This lake is renowned for those who like to go sailing. The Hesse-Hathaway Park in Waterford has a community garden that offers free summer outdoor concerts.
The Oakland County Farmer's Market offers locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut flowers. For an excellent cultural experience, the Starlight Theater presents terrific musicals and plays featuring local talent. The Waterford Historical Village is a museum of rustic living cabins from days past.
Working in Waterford
The median household income for this area is $63,905, which is about $11,000 (16%) higher than in other cities in Michigan and $9,000 (14%) higher than the national average.
City-Data reports that the transportation equipment sector (making cars and trucks) is the biggest employer in Waterford, creating about 17% of the jobs. Construction jobs are in second place at 12%. Professional, scientific, and tech jobs are about 8%. Hospitality and food services have about 4% of the jobs. Administration jobs are 4%. Government jobs account for 3%, with another 3% working in education. The most common occupations are engineers (16%), sales (5%), mechanics (4%), production occupations (4%), and metals/plastics workers (4%).
Waterford Neighborhoods
The highest-priced homes in Waterford are found in these nice neighborhoods:
- Highland Road and South Shore Street: Median Home Price is $231,041
- Lake Angelus: Median Home Price is $230,569
- Dixie Highway and Sashabaw Road: Median Home Price is $226,210
- Highland Road and Tull Court: Median Home Price is $218,076
- Elizabeth Lake Road and Highland Road: Median Home Price is $216,796
- Highland Road and North Williams Lake Road: Median Home Price is $215,304
- South Williams Lake Road and Elizabeth Lake Road: Median Home Price is $215,115
- Cooley Lake Road and Cass Elizabeth Road: Median Home Price is $212,484
- Four Towns: Median Home Price is $209,477
- Cass Elizabeth Road and Parkway Drive: Median Home Price is $201,956
Waterford School District
Waterford is in the Waterford School District. There are 14 public schools in Waterford. There are nine public elementary schools, two public middle schools, and three public high schools. There is one private Catholic school called Our Lady of the Lakes. It offers grades first through 12.
Colleges: There is one college called Oakland Community College.
Moving to the Waterford Resource Guide
If you are moving to Waterford, this information will help you get set up in your new place.
Driver's License and Vehicle Registration: In Michigan, the Secretary of State provides the services for a driver's license, identification cards, and to register vehicles. Many of the services are offered online. There is an online office locator that is useful for finding the nearest office.
Electricity: Provided from Detroit Edison. To start electrical service, call 800-477-4747 from 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 2 pm on Saturdays.
Natural Gas: Comes from DTE Energy. You can go online to set up a new account.
Water and Sewer Services: These are provided by the Waterford Township Water/Sewer Department.
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 and Recycling Services: Provided by Advanced Disposal. You can visit their website to get more information about the services offered.
Waterford Municipal Government & Parks
The municipal government is the Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan. The township offices are located at 5200 Civic Center Drive. The telephone is 248-674-3111. The offices are open between Labor Day and Memorial Day from 8 am to 5 pm. The hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm the rest of the year.
The Waterford Parks and Recreation Department maintains the public parks, special events, summer camps, and programs and activities for youth and adults.
Waterford Housing
The median home price in Waterford is $184,891 (June 2019). This is 25% higher than the median price found in other cities in Michigan. Owner-occupied homes are 65% of the residents. The cost of living in Waterford is 4% less than in other cities in Michigan and 6% less than the national average. The median rent for a home is $1,490, which is 44% higher than the median rent in other cities in Michigan. Renters may be challenged to find a home for rent because only 35% of homes are rental properties. Waterford is an excellent area for families with children. Many young families own homes in this area, and the median age of 36 is lower than that in the rest of the state.