Downtown Lake Orion

Lake Orion, MI

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Downtown Lake Orion - Lake Orion, MI

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Dragons, history, and a gorgeous lake

Charming Walkable Lake Parks Outdoors Shops Restaurants Festivals Family-Friendly

With its cobblestone streets and historic architecture, Downtown Lake Orion is about as picturesque and charming as a downtown could be. Add the fact that it sits along the lake and has beautiful views, and it's no wonder that residents rarely move away. The village dates back to the early 1800s, when it was named Canandaigua, after the first settlers' home in New York. The name was changed to Lake Orion in 1835, and the lake was soon renamed (from Lake Canandaigua) as well.

Beware of the dragon … well, not really, but you will see a lot of dragons in Downtown Lake Orion -- especially during the Dragon on the Lake Festival. The dragon legend dates back to 1894, when a group of residents living along the lake claimed to be terrorized by an enormous, 80-foot-long "dragon" that lived in the lake. The festival, which is held in August, includes live music, art, wine and craft beer tasting, and dragon boat races. Downtown Lake Orion is home to two bicycle trails, the Paint Creek and Polly Ann trails. Residents also enjoy several beautiful parks, a boat launch, and a variety of shops and restaurants.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Lake Orion is $1,009 for one bedroom, and $1,859 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Lake Orion has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 735 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,009/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 958 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,859/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bald Mountain Recreation Area
  • Powell Lake Township Park
  • Orion Oaks County Park
  • Seymour Lake Township Park
  • Hawk Woods Nature Center

Airports

  • Bishop International

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