Oakland County, Michigan
72 public bodies govern here, 50 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 24 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 1,279,825
- Median household income
- $97,760
- ±1,268
- Unemployed
- 4.8%
- 33,371 of 697,190 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
- 499,566 of 530,460 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Oakland | 1,270,017 (2021) | 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 39
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Auburn Hills | 24,686 (2021) | 1827 N Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills | Website |
| City of Berkley | 15,085 (2021) | 3338 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley | Website |
| City of Birmingham | 21,755 (2021) | Po Box 3001, Birmingham | Website |
| City of Bloomfield Hills | 4,431 (2021) | 45 E Long Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills | Website |
| City of Clarkston | 916 (2021) | 375 Depot Rd, Clarkston | Website |
| City of Clawson | 11,284 (2021) | 425 N Main St, Clawson | Website |
| City of Farmington | 11,484 (2021) | 23600 Liberty St, Farmington | Website |
| City of Farmington Hills | 83,292 (2021) | 31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills | Website |
| City of Ferndale | 19,109 (2021) | 300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale | Website |
| City of Hazel Park | 14,900 (2021) | 111 E 9 Mile Rd, Hazel Park | Website |
| City of Huntington Woods | 6,326 (2021) | 26815 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods | Website |
| City of Keego Harbor | 2,751 (2021) | 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor | Website |
| City of Lake Angelus | 287 (2021) | 45 Gallogly Rd, Lake Angelus | — |
| City of Lathrup Village | 4,048 (2021) | 27400 Southfield Rd, Lathrup Village | Website |
| City of Madison Heights | 28,238 (2021) | 300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights | Website |
| City of Novi | 66,560 (2021) | 45175 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi | Website |
| City of Oak Park | 29,322 (2021) | 14000 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park | Website |
| City of Orchard Lake Village | 2,221 (2021) | 3955 Orchard Lake Rd, Orchard Lake | Website |
| City of Pleasant Ridge | 2,603 (2021) | 23925 Woodward Ave, Pleasant Ridge | Website |
| City of Pontiac | 60,984 (2021) | 47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac | Website |
| City of Rochester | 12,937 (2021) | 400 6th St, Rochester | Website |
| City of Rochester Hills | 76,028 (2021) | 1000 Rochester Hills Dr, Rochester Hills | Website |
| City of Royal Oak | 57,953 (2021) | Po Box 64, Royal Oak | Website |
| City of South Lyon | 11,805 (2021) | 335 S Warren St, South Lyon | Website |
| City of Southfield | 75,898 (2021) | Po Box 2055, Southfield | Website |
| City of Sylvan Lake | 1,704 (2021) | 1820 Inverness St, Sylvan Lake | Website |
| City of Troy | 86,836 (2021) | 500 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy | Website |
| City of Walled Lake | 7,240 (2021) | 1499 E West Maple Rd, Walled Lake | Website |
| City of Wixom | 17,185 (2021) | 49045 Pontiac Trl, Wixom | Website |
| Village of Beverly Hills | 10,521 (2021) | 18500 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills | Website |
| Village of Bingham Farms | 1,105 (2021) | 24255 W 13 Mile Rd, Bingham Farms | Website |
| Village of Franklin | 3,133 (2021) | 32325 Franklin Rd, Franklin | Website |
| Village of Holly | 5,958 (2021) | 300 East St, Holly | Website |
| Village of Lake Orion | 2,895 (2021) | 21 E Church St, Lake Orion | Website |
| Village of Leonard | 357 (2021) | Po Box 789, Leonard | Website |
| Village of Milford | 6,474 (2021) | 1100 Atlantic St, Milford | Website |
| Village of Ortonville | 1,343 (2021) | Po Box 928, Ortonville | Website |
| Village of Oxford | 3,462 (2021) | Po Box 94, Oxford | Website |
| Village of Wolverine Lake | 4,485 (2021) | 425 Glengary Rd, Wolverine Lake | Website |
Townships 21
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Township of Bloomfield | 43,983 (2021) | Po Box 489, Bloomfield Hills | Website |
| Charter Township of Brandon | 15,323 (2021) | Po Box 929, Ortonville | Website |
| Charter Township of Commerce | 43,203 (2021) | 2009 Township Dr, Commerce Twp | Website |
| Charter Township of Highland | 19,110 (2021) | 205 N John St, Highland | Website |
| Charter Township of Independence | 36,612 (2021) | 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston | Website |
| Charter Township of Lyon | 23,669 (2021) | 58000 Grand River Ave, New Hudson | Website |
| Charter Township of Milford | 17,017 (2021) | 1100 Atlantic St, Milford | Website |
| Charter Township of Oakland | 20,177 (2021) | 4393 Collins Rd, Rochester | Website |
| Charter Township of Orion | 38,304 (2021) | 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion | Website |
| Charter Township of Oxford | 22,351 (2021) | 300 Dunlap Rd, Oxford | Website |
| Charter Township of Royal Oak | 2,351 (2021) | 21131 Garden Ln, Ferndale | — |
| Charter Township of Springfield | 14,678 (2021) | 12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg | Website |
| Charter Township of Waterford | 70,131 (2021) | 5200 Civic Center Dr, Waterford | Website |
| Charter Township of West Bloomfield | 65,560 (2021) | Po Box 250130, West Bloomfield | Website |
| Charter Township of White Lake | 30,990 (2021) | 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake | Website |
| Township of Addison | 6,236 (2021) | 1440 Rochester Rd, Leonard | Website |
| Township of Groveland | 5,897 (2021) | 4695 Grange Hall Rd, Holly | Website |
| Township of Holly | 12,110 (2021) | 102 Civic Dr, Holly | Website |
| Township of Novi | 161 (2021) | Po Box 924, Northville | — |
| Township of Rose | 6,169 (2021) | 9080 Mason St, Holly | Website |
| Township of Southfield | 14,775 (2021) | 18550 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills | — |
Special districts 11
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Community Library | Libraries | 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills | Website |
| Ferndale Area District Library | Libraries | 222 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale | Website |
| Salem South Lyon District Library | Libraries | 9800 Pontiac Trl, South Lyon | Website |
| North Oakland County Fire Authority | Local fire protection | Po Box 129, Holly | Website |
| Intergovernmental Cable Communications Authority | Miscellaneous commercial activities | 26815 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods | — |
| Western Oakland County Cable Communication Authority | Other single function districts | 49045 Pontiac Trl, Wixom | — |
| Trailways Commission | Parks and recreation | 4393 Collins Rd, Rochester | Website |
| Oakland County Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 7150 Dixie Highway, Clarkston | Website |
| Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority | Solid waste management | 3910 W Webster Rd, Royal Oak | Website |
| Southwest Oakland County Resource Recovery and Recycling Authori | Solid waste management | 20000 W 8 Mile Rd, Southfield | Website |
| Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority | Water supply utility | 3910 W Webster Rd, Royal Oak | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
AGBU Alex-Marie Manoogian School
Independent charter district1 schools
22001 NORTHWESTERN HWY, Southfield, MI, 48075
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac
Independent charter district1 schools
888 ENTERPRISE DR, Pontiac, MI, 48341
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Avondale School District
School district9 schools
2940 WAUKEGAN ST, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Berkley School District
School district7 schools
14501 TALBOT ST, Oak Park, MI, 48237
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Birmingham Public Schools
School district13 schools
31301 EVERGREEN RD, Beverly Hills, MI, 48025
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Bloomfield Hills Schools
School district10 schools
7273 WING LAKE RD, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48301
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Bradford Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
24218 GARNER ST, Southfield, MI, 48033
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee
School district5 schools
1025 S ORTONVILLE RD, Ortonville, MI, 48462
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Clarkston Community School District
School district14 schools
6389 CLARKSTON RD, Clarkston, MI, 48346
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Clawson Public Schools
School district3 schools
626 PHILLIPS AVE, Clawson, MI, 48017
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Crescent Academy
Independent charter district3 schools
17570 W 12 MILE RD, Southfield, MI, 48076
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Independent charter district1 schools
23777 SOUTHFIELD RD, Southfield, MI, 48075
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Farmington Public School District
School district16 schools
32500 SHIAWASSEE RD, Farmington, MI, 48336
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Faxon Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
26275 NORTHWESTERN HWY, Southfield, MI, 48076
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Ferndale Public Schools
School district7 schools
2610 PINECREST DR, Ferndale, MI, 48220
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Flex High School of Pontiac
Independent charter district1 schools
142 AUBURN AVE, Pontiac, MI, 48342
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Four Corners Montessori Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
1075 E GARDENIA AVE, Madison Heights, MI, 48071
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Great Lakes Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
46312 WOODWARD AVE, Pontiac, MI, 48342
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Hazel Park School District of the City of
School district11 schools
1620 E ELZA AVE, Hazel Park, MI, 48030
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Holly Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
820 ACADEMY RD, Holly, MI, 48442
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Holly Area School District
School district6 schools
6161 E HOLLY RD, Holly, MI, 48442
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Huron Valley Schools
School district16 schools
2390 S MILFORD RD, Highland, MI, 48357
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Keys Grace Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
27321 HAMPDEN ST, Madison Heights, MI, 48071
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Kingsbury Country Day School
Independent charter district1 schools
5000 HOSNER RD, Oxford, MI, 48370
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Lake Orion Community Schools
School district13 schools
315 N LAPEER ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Lamphere Public Schools
School district7 schools
31201 DORCHESTER AVE, Madison Heights, MI, 48071
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Laurus Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
24590 LAHSER RD, Southfield, MI, 48033
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
20750 CIVIC CENTER DR, Southfield, MI, 48076
Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy
Independent charter district3 schools
306 E 4TH ST, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Madison District Public Schools
School district5 schools
26524 JOHN R RD, Madison Heights, MI, 48071
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
1620 E ELZA AVE, Hazel Park, MI, 48030
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Momentum Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
60 S LYNN AVE, Waterford, MI, 48328
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Novi Community School District
School district10 schools
25345 TAFT RD, Novi, MI, 48374
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Oak Park School District of the City of
School district7 schools
13900 GRANZON ST, Oak Park, MI, 48237
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Oakland FlexTech High School
Independent charter district1 schools
23801 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR, Farmington Hills, MI, 48335
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Oakland Schools
Specialized district6 schools
2111 PONTIAC LAKE RD, Waterford, MI, 48328
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Oakside Prep Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
355 SUMMIT DR, Waterford, MI, 48328
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Oxford Community Schools
School district10 schools
10 N WASHINGTON ST, Oxford, MI, 48371
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Independent charter district1 schools
196 CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE, Pontiac, MI, 48342
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Pontiac City School District
School district10 schools
47200 WOODWARD AVE, Pontiac, MI, 48342
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Rochester Community School District
School district21 schools
52585 DEQUINDRE RD, Rochester Hls, MI, 48307
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Royal Oak Schools
School district9 schools
800 DeVillen Avenue, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
South Lyon Community Schools
School district13 schools
345 S WARREN ST, South Lyon, MI, 48178
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Southfield Public School District
School district11 schools
24661 LAHSER RD, Southfield, MI, 48033
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Troy School District
School district21 schools
4400 LIVERNOIS RD, Troy, MI, 48098
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
School district20 schools
850 LADD RD, Walled Lake, MI, 48390
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Walton Charter Academy
Independent charter district1 schools
744 E WALTON BLVD, Pontiac, MI, 48340
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Independent charter district2 schools
4860 MIDLAND AVE, Waterford, MI, 48329
Waterford School District
School district17 schools
501 North Cass, Waterford, MI, 48328
West Bloomfield School District
School district10 schools
5810 COMMERCE RD, West Bloomfield, MI, 48324
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market
MI, 33113
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Novi Farmers' Market & International Street Fair
MI, 43155
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Oak Park Farmers Market
MI, 13701
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Southfield Farmers Market
MI, 21755
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Springfield Farmers Market
MI, 12000
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
The Old Winery Farmers Market
MI, 31505
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
South Lyon Farmer and Artisan Market
106 South Lafayette Street South Lyon, MI, 48178
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Holly Farm and Flea Market
220 S Saginaw Street Holly, MI, 48442
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Oakland County Farmers Market
2350 Pontiac Lk Rd Waterford, MI, 48328
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Kensington Metropark's Farmers Market
2440 W Buno Rd Milford, MI, 48380
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Huron Valley Farmers' Market
300 W. Livingston Highland Twp., MI, 48357
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Ortonville Farmers Market
476 Mill St Ortonville, MI, 48462
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Orion Farmers' Market
550 E. Silverbell Rd Orion, MI, 48360
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Lake Orion Farmers Market
93 S. Anderson Street Lake Orion, MI, 48362
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Birmingham Farmers Market
660 North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Clarkston Farmers' Market
6558 Waldon Rd., Clarkston Community Education Building, Clarkston, MI, 48346
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Clawson Farmers' Market
1080 N. Custer Ave., Clawson, MI, 48017
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Hazel Park Growers' and Makers' Market
111 E. 9 Mile Rd., Hazel Park, MI, 48030
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Milford Farmers' Market
115 E. Liberty St., Milford, MI, 48381
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Pontiac Farmers Market
11 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac, MI
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Downtown Rochester Farmers Market
202 East 3rd Street, Rochester, MI
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 East Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Troy Farmers Market
241 Town Center Drive, Troy, MI
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
Walled Lake Farmers' Market
1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI, 48390
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.
