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Homes Near Whitmore Lake High School, Ann Arbor

Whitmore Lake Public Schools' high school.

10.9 miles north of central Ann Arbor via US-23 north.

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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of Whitmore Lake High School

Ranked by straight-line distance, with rough drive-time ranges. Times widen in rush hour and narrow on weekends. Click any neighborhood to see its full commute profile against every major employer.

  1. 1.Whitmore Lake

    0.1 miles southwest · 2-2 minute drive

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    Lakefront community 15 miles north on US-23 with cottages, year-round homes, and newer subdivisions, popular with commuters to both Ann Arbor and Brighton.

  2. 2.South Lyon

    5.5 miles southwest · 11-17 minute drive

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    Oakland County city 25 minutes northeast with strong schools and 2000s subdivisions, a common choice for households splitting Ann Arbor and metro Detroit commutes.

  3. 3.Polo Fields

    7.9 miles northeast · 12-19 minute drive

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    Scio Township golf-community with 2000s custom homes along two courses, clubhouse amenities, and a reliable pick for physicians and executives.

  4. 4.Webster Township

    8.3 miles northeast · 13-20 minute drive

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    Rural township northwest of Ann Arbor with rolling farmland, custom homes on acreage, and Dexter schools, a frequent pick for equestrian buyers.

  5. 5.Loch Alpine

    8.3 miles northeast · 13-20 minute drive

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    Private community straddling Scio and Webster townships with mid-century and custom homes around a spring-fed lake and swim club.

  6. 6.Scio Hills

    8.5 miles north · 13-20 minute drive

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    Scio Township subdivision of 1990s and 2000s colonials on rolling terrain west of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor schools, easy M-14 access.

  7. 7.North Oaks

    8.5 miles north · 13-20 minute drive

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    Newer subdivision on the far north side with 2000s colonials and townhomes, popular with North Campus researchers and St. Joseph's commuters.

  8. 8.Trailwoods of Ann Arbor

    8.6 miles northeast · 13-21 minute drive

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    Newer Scio Township subdivision of 2010s colonials on wooded lots near Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, drawing families relocating for Ann Arbor schools.

  9. 9.Barton Hills

    8.9 miles north · 14-21 minute drive

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    Incorporated village surrounded by Ann Arbor with wooded estates along the Huron River, private country club, and some of the county's highest price points.

  10. 10.Ann Arbor Hills

    9.2 miles north · 14-22 minute drive

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    Upscale mid-century enclave east of Huron Parkway with large wooded lots, ranches and split-levels, favored by senior hospital staff and faculty.

  11. 11.Scio Farms Estates

    9.2 miles northeast · 14-22 minute drive

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    Large manufactured-home community in Scio Township offering the county's most affordable ownership, with clubhouse and pool on site.

  12. 12.Northside

    9.3 miles north · 14-22 minute drive

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    Diverse neighborhood north of Plymouth Road with 1950s ranches, newer townhomes, and direct access to North Campus and Huron River parks.

  13. 13.Dexter

    9.5 miles northeast · 15-23 minute drive

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    City 15 minutes northwest along the Huron River with historic downtown, 2000s subdivisions, Dexter schools, and easy I-94 access to Ann Arbor.

  14. 14.Water Hill

    9.8 miles north · 15-24 minute drive

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    Hilly pocket north of Miller Avenue with 1920s bungalows and newer infill, known for the annual neighborhood music festival and tight community.

  15. 15.Kerrytown

    10.0 miles north · 15-24 minute drive

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    Mixed-use district around the farmers market with lofts, rehabbed Victorians, and artisan retail, drawing downtown workers and empty-nesters.

  16. 16.Huron Hills

    10.0 miles north · 15-24 minute drive

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    Rolling east-side area next to Huron Hills Golf Course with mid-century ranches and colonials, quiet streets, and quick access to US-23.

  17. 17.Old Fourth Ward

    10.1 miles north · 16-24 minute drive

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    Compact historic district north of downtown with 19th-century worker cottages and Italianates, dense lots, and heavy student and young-professional turnover.

  18. 18.Glacier Highlands

    10.1 miles north · 16-24 minute drive

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    East-side neighborhood off Glazier Way with 1960s splits and colonials, feeding Clague Middle and Huron High, popular with NIH and hospital researchers.

About Commuting to Whitmore Lake High School

Whitmore Lake High School employs thousands across instruction, research, and support staff. The housing question for Whitmore Lake High School hires breaks down fast: how far are you willing to drive, and how much does walking or biking factor into your week?

Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns

Football Saturdays and M-14 weekend closures are the two traffic events that ruin otherwise-reliable commutes around Whitmore Lake High School. Build them into your decision: which neighborhoods still work, and which become unreachable, on a gameday. Class-change windows (the top of every hour from 9 to 4) slow the immediate blocks around Whitmore Lake High School but rarely affect anything more than a quarter-mile out.

Buyer Profile

Staff and administrative buyers at Whitmore Lake High School anchor the largest share of the market, typically looking in the $300K-$500K range. Faculty with dual incomes stretch higher, and students lean toward rental condos or roommate houses. Every segment overlaps on one priority: predictable drive time.

Market Snapshot

Condo inventory within walking or biking distance of Whitmore Lake High School turns fastest, often with multiple offers inside a week. Single-family homes in the same band move a bit slower but still ahead of the county average, with best-in-class listings drawing escalation clauses.

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Whitmore Lake High School sits at 7430 Main St, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189. Drive-time estimates on this page reflect typical weekday conditions and are modeled from the Ann Arbor road network.

Last reviewed: May 2026.