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Highland Park, MI


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Highland Park, Michigan

Highland Park, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 5 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Detroit area. There are 16,746 residents in Highland Park.

The People and Families of Highland Park

In Highland Park, about 18% of adults are married. In Highland Park, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Highland Park.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Highland Park had a median family income of $26,484.

Political Inclinations

Highland Park folks tended to give their money ($2,900) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Highland Park Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Highland Park that were owner-occupied was 39%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Highland Park. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Highland Park has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Highland Park, 73% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHighland Park Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHighland Park Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Highland Park Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Highland Park, MI

Comparing Highland Park 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
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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