Living in Waterford (Michigan)
Waterford (Michigan) is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 75,737 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #64 of 12,111), young families (top 2%, #153 of 11,898), single pensioners (top 5%, #465 of 9,474).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 02 min and sets around 23:03; in late June it sets around 3:15.
How Waterford (Michigan) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 72 | #153 of 11,898 | #11 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,427 of 9,771 | #67 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #546 of 8,006 | #42 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #335 of 6,237 | #28 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,124 of 9,474 | #26 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #465 of 9,474 | #10 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,554 of 10,762 | #15 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #2,031 of 4,537 | #38 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #2,336 of 4,444 | #43 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #1,722 of 3,053 | #32 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #550 of 7,271 | #23 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #3,598 of 6,227 | #61 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 60 | #933 of 8,006 | #62 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #2,170 of 12,111 | #92 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #2,129 of 4,114 | #46 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,489 of 7,271 | #26 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #907 of 9,474 | #25 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #2,381 of 18,063 | #128 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #8,505 of 16,523 | #176 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #5,956 of 18,063 | #293 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #635 of 16,523 | #11 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #2,433 of 21,167 | #49 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #64 of 12,111 | #12 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #2,529 of 12,111 | #43 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #2,474 of 4,750 | #61 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pontiac (Michigan) 12 km
- West Bloomfield Township 14 km
- Auburn Hills 15 km
- Walled Lake 18 km
- Milford (Michigan) 19 km
- Holly (Michigan) 21 km
- Wixom 21 km
- Rochester Hills 22 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.