West Bloomfield Apartments and Rentals

West Bloomfield is beautiful and green, with winding roads, rolling hills and scenic lakes that come together to create the perfect Michigan landscape. With a deep-rooted community and strong commercial environment, West Bloomfield has exceptional opportunities for people of all ages. The town has large Jewish and Chaldean populations, creating a diverse neighborhood perfect for raising a family. With 41,000 residents, the township somehow maintains a unique environment where everyone looks out for one another. Look for West Bloomfield apartments for rent, and find the highest quality of life in Michigan.

West Bloomfield was created in 1833 by an act of the Legislative Council of Michigan. Bloomfield Township was divided in two, separating West Bloomfield from Bloomfield Hills. In the 1800s West Bloomfield was home to an abundance of apple orchards, which was commemorated in the naming of Orchard Lake, one of the largest bodies of water in the area. Today, the apples are long gone, but local residents still enjoy the best lakeside attractions on the many lakes in the area. The area is very family-oriented, with many families who have lived in town for generations. People here enjoy the finer things in life, including favorite regional restaurants, fresh Michigan produce at local cider mills, an exceptional public school system and the acclaimed lifestyle of the Great Lakes State.

West Bloomfield is close to Oakland Community College, which is the largest community college network in the state of Michigan. OCC features more than 100 two-year programs that allow students to earn an associate degree in applied science, business administration, general studies, liberal arts and science. Students can also choose from more than 45 one-year certificate programs in fields ranging anywhere from rough carpentry to database administration to entrepreneurship.OCC has one of the highest transfer rates among Michigan community colleges, with many students completing their studies at a state university after completing their associate’s degree. Oakland Community College joins a host of other schools in southeastern Michigan in offering students a well-rounded college experience. West Bloomfield apartments are very popular with OCC students and students who commute to other colleges in the area.

For those seeking work, there are many local opportunities right in West Bloomfield. The West Bloomfield School District, Walled Lake School District and Bloomfield Hills School District are three of the largest employers in the area, which shows the emphasis that the community places on education. The Henry Ford Medical Center and West Bloomfield Nursing Center are also in town, and provide many medical, administrative and support jobs for West Bloomfield residents. Other top employers here include the Charter Township of West Bloomfield offices, Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit, The Mortgage Authority, Temple Israel, Tam O’Shanter Country Club, National Credit Corporation and Knollwood Country Club.

West Bloomfield is one of the wealthiest suburbs of metro Detroit, which unfortunately leads to high rent prices in the area. United States Census Bureau statistics indicate that the standard apartment here costs $1,449 a month, which is more than double the Michigan state average. Despite the high rent prices, everyday living expenses in West Bloomfield are very affordable. The city received a cost of living index of 90.9, which is well below the United States average of 100. In the downtown area or sprawling residential neighborhoods, rentals in West Bloomfield are sure to please.

West Bloomfield is home to the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show, a juried fine art show featuring the original handmade works of both local and world-renowned artists. Artists come to the show to sell their paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, wood, fiber, jewelry and photography pieces and much more. The St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair is hosted by St. Mary’s Preparatory School and has brought Polish culture to West Bloomfield for more than 40 years. As the largest country fair in the state, the fair features carnival rides, authentic Polish and American food, a Vegas tent, unique shopping and a raffle with a $10,000 prize.

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