The Village of Lake Orion is a quaint, historic lakeside community located in northern Oakland county, approximately 45 minutes north of downtown Detroit and just 6 miles north of the Palace of Auburn Hills. Lake Orion is 1.3 square miles in size with a 2010 population of 2,973 residents (a 9.5% increase from 2000) and growing, with an estimated 2013 population of 3,126! The village was first settled in the early 1820s by Judah Church and Moses "Samuel" Munson.  Munson built a sawmill in the town in 1825.  Lake Orion was incorporated as a village in 1859.  We are proud of our historic downtown and heritage and welcome you to shop and dine with us.  Come visit one of our fine parks and boat our beautiful 482-acre lake (the 7th largest in Oakland county).  Once you're here, we know you won't want to leave!