West Bloomfield is a larger medium-sized township located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 65,206 people and 19 associated neighborhoods, West Bloomfield is the 21st largest community in Michigan.
West Bloomfield real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although West Bloomfield house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that West Bloomfield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 17.36% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
West Bloomfield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The township’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, West Bloomfield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in West Bloomfield. 59.08% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in West Bloomfield in 2022 was $62,971, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $251,884 for a family of four.
West Bloomfield is a very ethnically-diverse township. The people who call West Bloomfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of West Bloomfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in West Bloomfield include German, Iraqi, Assyrian/Chaldean/Syriac, Polish, and Irish.
Foreign born people are also an important part of West Bloomfield's cultural character, accounting for 20.91% of the township’s population.
The most common language spoken in West Bloomfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Langs. of India.