Bingham Farms, MI

Bingham Farms, Michigan

Bingham Farms, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 3 miles NW of Southfield, Michigan (center to center) and 17 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village is located in the Detroit metropolitan area. Bingham Farms has a population of 1,030.

The People and Families of Bingham Farms

In Bingham Farms, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Bingham Farms people are married off.

You'll notice more men than women in the village compared to most places. You'll feel comfortable in Bingham Farms if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bingham Farms had a median family income of $138,806. People in Bingham Farms generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Bingham Farms than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In Bingham Farms, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Bingham Farms. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Bingham Farms gave more campaign money ($27,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bingham Farms Housing

Owners occupy 96% of the housing units in Bingham Farms. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Bingham Farms is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Bingham Farms, 91% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Bingham Farms, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Bingham Farms, MI

Comparing Bingham Farms to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Bingham Farms Almanac

Bingham Farms Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bingham Farms Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bingham Farms residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bingham Farms, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Bingham Farms Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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