Detroit metro, MI relocation guide
Moving to Independence Township, MI
$459,900Median listing price
OaklandArea
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About Independence Township
Independence Township is a charter township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Michigan charter township — a large, primarily residential community governed at the township level (no separate city government or single downtown core).
Home prices in Independence Township
The median listing price in Independence Township is $459,900.
Top places in Independence Township
- Downtown Clarkston
- Mill Pond
- Pine Knob
Commuting from Independence Township
- Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~40–55 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
- **SMART** buses serve Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, with FAST express routes on Woodward, Gratiot, and Michigan avenues into downtown.
Independence Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Independence Township, MI?
The median listing price in Independence Township is $459,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Independence Township, MI?
Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~40–55 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.