Most Michigan relocation buyers ask the question “Is this city safe? ” Everybody wants a city where they do not have to fear gangs or criminals. Relocation buyers want safe cities. They want cities that have low crime. All of these cities in Oakland County are good cities, with good schools, and low crime. That is the trifecta for the buyer coming in from out of state.
Let’s talk about 4 of the safest cities in Oakland County. There are many safe cities in Oakland County but I am going to just concentrate on these four communities.
As your Metro Detroit relocation specialist I do not want you to buy in a high crime city. I will not stop you from buying in a higher crime city, but I am going to give you the information on the crime and crime statistics. It is always your decision where to buy your next home. As I tell my clients….”I am not the one living there, if you are happy with the house and the city….then I am happy for you” Ultimately the home buying decision is up to you.
There are two school districts for the homes in Commerce Township. If you are looking at Commerce MI real estate be sure to ask your realtor which school district the house is in. We can set up a specific email search for you if you only want a certain school system. The first being Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (where the administrative building is located off of Ladd Road. Recently Walled Lake Central was named as one of the top five percent schools in the nation.
The Township of Commerce is also known as the Charter Township of Commerce. It is located approximately 40 miles southeast of Detroit in western Oakland County. Commerce Township borders West Bloomfield, White Lake, Milford, Walled Lake, the Village of Wolverine Lake, Novi, Highland, Lyon Township and Wixom.
Because there are so many lakes in Commerce many of the roads are curvy and only two lanes. To get to downtown Detroit it would take close to or over an hour to get home in the township. The new M-5 expressway has made getting to Commerce much easier. M-5 will connect you to I-275 and I-96 expressways.
The children in the township will be going to Huron Valley Schools. It is a good school system with teachers that strive to make sure the children are prepared for college. The community also has continuing education classes too. Highland Township is what I would call on the outskirts of Metro Detroit. It would be a long drive to get to the airport or downtown Detroit if you had to do it often. If you are considering relocating to Highland then you may be working in Brighton, Pontiac, or in the northwestern part of Metro Detroit.
Highland Township Fire Department serve selflessly to protect the public and property in our community. I would call Highland Township a very low crime community. There is no city police department. Highland Township contracts with the Oakland County Sheriff to provide patrol services. This provides us Community Oriented Policing, Crime Investigation services, School Liaison Deputies, D.A.R.E. Deputies, Traffic and Weigh-master Deputies. The Fire Department provides first response for fire and medical emergencies in Highland Township, and mutual aid for neighboring communities. It is a small city with a laid back atmosphere. If you would like a Highland relocation guide email me at yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
If you are worried about being in a semi-rural community with nothing around, DON’T WORRY. The downtown Milford area has many great small shops, bakeriers and restaurants. You will find grocery stores, hardware stores, and many other stores within a f5 to 15 minute drive. There are big box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, JC Penney, Marshals, and Kohl within a 10 to 20 minute drive. You could go west on M-59 to Hartland, or east to White Lake, or go through Milford to the shopping area at I-696 and Milford Rd. For major malls you can go to Novi 12 Oaks or the Howell outlet malls. There is plenty of place to shop nearby.
The children in the township will be going to Huron Valley Schools. It is a good school system with teachers that strive to make sure the children are prepared for college. The community also has continuing education classes too. Highland Township is what I would call on the outskirts of Metro Detroit. It would be a long drive to get to the airport or downtown Detroit if you had to do it often. If you are considering relocating to Highland then you may be working in Brighton, Pontiac, or in the northwestern part of Metro Detroit.
Highland Township Fire Department serve selflessly to protect the public and property in our community. I would call Highland Township a very low crime community. There is no city police department. Highland Township contracts with the Oakland County Sheriff to provide patrol services. This provides us Community Oriented Policing, Crime Investigation services, School Liaison Deputies, D.A.R.E. Deputies, Traffic and Weigh-master Deputies. The Fire Department provides first response for fire and medical emergencies in Highland Township, and mutual aid for neighboring communities. It is a small city with a laid back atmosphere. If you would like a Highland relocation guide email me at yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
If you are worried about being in a semi-rural community with nothing around, DON’T WORRY. The downtown Milford area has many great small shops, bakeriers and restaurants. You will find grocery stores, hardware stores, and many other stores within a f5 to 15 minute drive. There are big box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, JC Penney, Marshals, and Kohl within a 10 to 20 minute drive. You could go west on M-59 to Hartland, or east to White Lake, or go through Milford to the shopping area at I-696 and Milford Rd. For major malls you can go to Novi 12 Oaks or the Howell outlet malls. There is plenty of place to shop nearby.
The township is a multi-cultural city with many different cultures that have blended together to make a great city. You can get almost any type of ethnic food and there are so many different types of place to worship.
West Bloomfield is what I would call a “safe” community. The media plays up “Detroit crimes and Detroit’s problems” but that is totally different from West Bloomfield. You can safely walk the streets of West Bloomfield at night. You don’t have to worry about getting shot, or having your car stolen. Sure there is random crime but you can safely go the store, or go out to eat at any time of the day or night. For more detailed info on West Bloomfield crime statistics google “West Bloomfield crime statistics”
West Bloomfield Township is sometimes referred to as the “lake township of Oakland County being heavily dotted with small pond sized lakes and medium-sized lakes. the township has a total area of 31.2 square miles of which 3.9 square miles of the township (12.49%) is water. West Bloomfield has 24 lakes that cover 1858.7 acres. So there are plenty of West Bloomfield lake front homes to chose from.
I hope this list of 4 safe cities in Oakland County helps narrow down your list of communities that you like. Knowing you are buying in a safe city will make you feel better. You will be less stessed and less nervous when you know that the cities are safe and have good schools. You want to buy in a community that you are safe.
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