Lathrup Village, Michigan
Lathrup Village is a city of 4,059 people in Oakland County, Michigan, founded in 1923.
Why visit Lathrup Village
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lawrence Technological University, Specs Howard School of Media Arts, Plumbrooke Estates and Lathrup Village Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lathrup Village
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lathrup Village
The City of Lathrup Village is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Lathrup Village lies roughly 17 miles (27.4 km) north of downtown Detroit, and is entirely surrounded by the larger city of Southfield. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 4,088.
From the Wikipedia article Lathrup Village, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Lawrence Technological University
School · 1.6 mi
Private university in Southfield, Michigan, United States
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
School · 2.3 mi
Private college in the United States
Museums and landmarks3
Plumbrooke Estates
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Residential historic district in Southfield, Michigan
Lathrup Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes45
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
19701 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield
Mo-We 08:00-19:00; Fr-Su 08:00-19:00
44 Burrito
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
29067 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village
Tu-Th 11:00-19:30; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 12:00-20:30
Middle Eats
Restaurant · Mediterranean
27651 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village
Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Olga's Kitchen
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.7 mi
17651 West 12 Mile Road, Lathrup Village
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Red Olive Family Restaurants
Restaurant · American, Greek, Mediterranean · 0.8 mi
29047 Southfield Road, Southfield
33 more on the map.
History
The city of Lathrup Village is an outgrowth of the development known as Lathrup Townsite, the dream of its developer Louise Lathrup Kelley. In 1923 she purchased a tract of 1,000 acres (4 km2) in Southfield Township, in southern Oakland County, and proceeded to plant a residential neighborhood that encompasses the city of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2). Lathrup Townsite was conceived as a controlled community with rigorous standards, including houses built only of masonry construction; early integration of attached garages; as well as established minimums for construction cost to ensure quality. The community also had housing covenants to prevent the sale of homes to African American families, part of a larger trend in the mid-20th century of white Detroiters fleeing to the suburbs to avoid living near black residents (see white flight). As the community developed, Mrs.
The City of Lathrup Village was incorporated in 1953 as the first incorporated community in Southfield Township. The residents thwarted an attempt by township residents to include Lathrup Townsite in their planned incorporation of the city of Southfield, resulting in Southfield's incorporation being delayed until 1958. Louise Lathrup Kelley played an active role in the new city until her death in 1963, after which her remaining real estate holdings in the city were sold and developed.
From the History section of Lathrup Village, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southfield
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
25100 Northwestern Highway, Southfield
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School
School · 2.6 mi
22001 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield
Charles Wright Academy of Arts And Science
School · 4.6 mi
19299 Berg Rd, Detroit
Healthcare5
Doctors Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
29405 Greenfield Road, Southfield
Map of Lathrup Village
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmington (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oakland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Southfield 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Berkley 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Beverly Hills 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Oak Park 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Bingham Farms 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Royal Oak 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Birmingham 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Franklin 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Clawson 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Ferndale 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- LathrupVillageMI HistoricDistrict5, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mother of God Cathedral - Southfield, Michigan 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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