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Harper Woods, Michigan

Introduction to Harper Woods, Michigan

Harper Woods, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 4 miles SW of St. Clair Shores, Michigan and 9 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The city is included in the Detroit metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 14,254 people lived in Harper Woods.

Harper Woods History

It is believed that the city of Harper Woods was named because it was a wooded area and was situated near Harper Avenue. Harper Avenue was named after Walter Harper, the founder of the nearby Harper Hospital in Detroit. The city was incorporated on February 19, 1951 when the residents of Gratiot Township voted to incorporate it. Harper Woods celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2001.

Harper Woods and nearby Attractions

  • Alden Park Towers
  • Chandler Park Golf Course
  • Ambleside Gallery
  • Altermatt Park
  • Arthur J Miller Park
  • Balduck Memorial Park

Things To Do In Harper Woods

Shopping enthusiasts can hangout at the Eastland shopping center, a popular place in the city. The city also has a good number of cinema halls and amusement parks for the recreation of the residents.

Harper Woods Transportation

Detroit City is the nearest major airport to Haper Woods.

Harper Woods Higher Education

The nearby institutes providing higher education are Macomb Community College, University of Phoenix-Detroit Campus, Wayne State University and Marygrove College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Harper Woods People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Harper Woods Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Harper Woods Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Harper Woods College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Harper Woods Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Harper Woods Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Harper Woods, MI

Comparing Harper Woods 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
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents31
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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