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Auburn Hills, MI


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Auburn Hills, Michigan

Auburn Hills, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 4 miles NE of Pontiac, Michigan (center to center) and 26 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 19,837 people in Auburn Hills.

The People and Families of Auburn Hills

In Auburn Hills, about 44% of adults are married. In Auburn Hills, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 24% of Auburn Hills is non-white. In Michigan, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Auburn Hills than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Auburn Hills had a median family income of $60,849. Auburn Hills has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Auburn Hills. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($14,400) in Auburn Hills. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Auburn Hills Housing

Approximately 51% of housing in Auburn Hills is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Auburn Hills, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Auburn Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyAuburn Hills Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Auburn Hills Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Auburn Hills Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Auburn Hills College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Auburn Hills Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Auburn Hills, MI

Comparing Auburn Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime21

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