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Oakland County, Michigan

Oakland County, Michigan is 2,352 square kilometers located in Southeastern Michigan. It is ground zero for the automobile industry, which stretches from Toronto to Ohio. Oakland County's population (2002 Census) is 1,202,721.

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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is the fourth wealthiest city in America, containing more than 1,000 households. During the Census 2000, residents reported an average per capita income of $104,921, compared to the national average of $21,587. The only other cities with such wealth are located in California and Florida.

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West Bloomfield, Michigan

West Bloomfield, Michigan features a serene and scenic panorama, where luxurious homes rest against a backdrop of gently rolling hills. Located within a glacial moraine, West Bloomfield formed from the western portion of Bloomfield Township in 1833. West Bloomfield occupies the south central portion of Oakland County, just 10 miles northwest of Detroit’s city limits.

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Birmingham, Michigan

Birmingham, Michigan nestles midway between the bustling City of Detroit and Pontiac, the county seat. Located in Oakland County, this modest sized community covers only 4.73 square miles, and includes a population of 19,291, according to 2000 Census data. Birmingham provides an impressive selection of housing options that range from serene suburban neighborhoods to trendy downtown lofts found in the core of the city.

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Troy, Michigan

Troy, Michigan thrives as a city with a powerful economic base, a diversified culture and citizens with a strong civic commitment. The 12th largest city in Michigan, Troy is part of Oakland County, one of America's five most prosperous counties.

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Novi, Michigan

Novi, Michigan encompasses 31 square miles of the prominent Oakland County. The county’s impressive per capita income ranks it second among the wealthiest counties in the nation. According to the 2000 Census, Novi reported over 47,000 residents.

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Rochester Hills, Michigan

Rochester Hills, Michigan surrounds the traditional downtown area of Rochester, giving its 68,825 residents (Census 2000 information) the distinct features of both urban and rural living. Rochester Hills lies near the Detroit metro area in Oakland County, one of America’s wealthiest counties.

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Farmington Hills, Michigan

Farmington Hills, Michigan, known as the “Fraternal Twin” of the City of Farmington, lies at the crossroads of Interstates 275 and 696. This upscale southeastern Michigan community covers 33 square miles (36 miles including Farmington), and ranks as the largest city within Oakland County. At the time of the 2000 Census, Farmington Hills reported a population of 82,111, while the combined communities have approximately 95,000 residents. While the two cities have distinctly different addresses and services, Farmington Hills and Farmington are often referred to as one community.

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Royal Oak, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan lies only eight miles north of the bustling city of Detroit, yet it retains a serene and elegant small-town atmosphere. When first settled in the early 1800s, multitudes of ancient oaks, elms, butternut and hickory trees forested the area. Settlers used care in cutting these, and today's Royal Oak is often called the "City of Trees," as its streets remain lined with towering old-growth trees.

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