Detroit metro, MI relocation guide
Moving to Lake Orion, MI
$425,000Median listing price
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About Lake Orion
Lake Orion is a village in the northern outskirts of Metro Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Orion had a population of 2,876.
Home prices in Lake Orion
The median listing price in Lake Orion is $425,000.
Top places in Lake Orion
- Paint Creek Trail
- Detroit Zoo
- Cranbrook
Commuting from Lake Orion
- 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.
Lake Orion FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Orion, MI?
The median listing price in Lake Orion is $425,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lake Orion, 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.