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Oakland County

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Summary

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, well above the state average of 32%. Typical home values sit at $373K, about 39% above the Michigan average of $270K. Median household income ($99K) sits 37% above the state median of $72K. Unemployment (4.8%) runs below the Michigan rate of 5.4%, though ticking up recently.

Employment

Jobs, unemployment, and labor force participation in the county.

Unemployment Rate
4.8% +0.2%vs. prior mo.
2021202320252026

MI: 5.4% · US: 4.1%

BLSJul 2026
Employed Persons
656.0K −10.4Kvs. prior mo.
2021202320252026
BLSJul 2026
Unemployed Persons
32.7K +755vs. prior mo.
2021202320252026
BLSJul 2026
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Housing

Home values, rents, vacancy, and housing affordability.

Median Home Value
$373.4K +$253.9vs. prior mo.
200020052010201520202025

MI: $269.6K · US: $371.8K

ZillowJul 2026
Zillow Observed Rent Index
$1,736.1 +$14vs. prior mo.
2015201920232026

US: $1,962.2

ZillowJul 2026
For-Sale Inventory
4,411 +359vs. prior mo.
2020202220242026

MI: 36.3K · US: 1.4M

ZillowJul 2026
New Listings
1,950 −119vs. prior mo.
20182020202220242026

MI: 14.5K · US: 387.2K

ZillowJul 2026
Days to Pending
26 days +0 daysvs. prior mo.
2020202220242026

MI: 31 days · US: 51 days

ZillowJul 2026
Owner-Occupied Rate
72.7% +0.4%vs. 2023
2013201720212024

MI: 73.2% · US: 65.2%

Census2024
Vacancy Rate
5.5%

MI: 11.8% · US: 10.1%

Census2024
Cost-Burdened Renters
21.6%

MI: 24.4% · US: 24.1%

Census2024
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Health

Health outcomes, chronic disease rates, and access to care.

Adult Obesity Rate
30.9%

MI: 38% · US: 32.9%

CDC2024
Current Smokers
10.9%

MI: 16.5% · US: 11.6%

CDC2024
Diabetes Prevalence
8.5%

MI: 10.1% · US: 10.3%

CDC2024
Depression Prevalence
21.5%

MI: 28.4% · US: 20.7%

CDC2024
Uninsured Adults
5.5%

MI: 7.5% · US: 11.5%

CDC2024
Adults in Fair/Poor Health
13.8%

MI: 19% · US: 18.3%

CDC2024
Physical Inactivity Rate
18.2%

MI: 24.5% · US: 23.7%

CDC2024
Primary Care Practices
131
CensusSep 2026
Mental Health Practices
115.9
CensusSep 2026

Demographics

Population, income, age, education level, and racial makeup.

Total Population
1.3M −599vs. 2022
2010201420182022
Census2023
Median Household Income
$99.1K +$6,840vs. 2023
2010201420182022

MI: $72.3K · US: $81.6K

Census2024
Poverty Rate
7.6% −0.7%vs. 2023
2010201420182022

MI: 13.4% · US: 12.1%

Census2024
Median Age
41.3

MI: 40.2 · US: 38.9

Census2024
Average Household Size
2.4

MI: 2.4 · US: 2.5

Census2024
Foreign-Born Population
6.1%

MI: 3.1% · US: 6.8%

Census2024
White
69.2%

MI: 73.7% · US: 61%

Census2024
Black or African American
12.8%

MI: 13.3% · US: 12.2%

Census2024
Hispanic or Latino
5%

MI: 5.9% · US: 19.3%

Census2024
Asian
8.6%

MI: 3.4% · US: 6%

Census2024
Other
9.4%
Census2024
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Economy & Business

Local businesses, total employment, payroll, and economic inequality.

Total Establishments
39.8K +291vs. 2022
2012201620202023
Census2023
Annual Payroll
$53.2B +$4.3Bvs. 2022
2012201620202023
Census2023
SNAP Recipient Households
40.9K +622vs. 2023
2013201720212024
Census2024
Total Employment
733.7K
Census2023
Labor Force Participation Rate
66.3%

MI: 61.3% · US: 63.5%

Census2024
Gini Coefficient
0.467

MI: 0.5 · US: 0.5

Census2024

Public Safety

Violent and property crime rates reported per 100,000 residents.

Violent Crime Rate
FBI
Property Crime Rate
FBI

Education & Nonprofits

Graduation rates, educational attainment, and the county's registered nonprofit sector.

HS Diploma or Higher (25+)
95.1% +0.2%vs. 2023
2013201720212024
Census2024
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51% +0.8%vs. 2023
2013201720212024

MI: 32.4% · US: 35.7%

Census2024
Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
3,661
ProPublica2026
Nonprofit Sector

3,661 registered 501(c)(3) organizations

Source: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer / IRS Business Master File · Updated annually each spring

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All metrics sourced from federal and state public datasets — CDC, Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, and more.

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