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Huntington Woods, Michigan

Introduction to Huntington Woods, Michigan

Huntington Woods, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 1 miles SW of Royal Oak, Michigan (center to center) and 12 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. About 6,151 people live in Huntington Woods.

Huntington Woods History

A veteran of the 1812 war, J. Lockwood, received the first land grant in Huntington Woods. In 1916, part of the area was platted by Fred Remole and in 1926, Huntington Woods, which was named after Huntingdon, England, was incorpoarted as a village. In 1932, it was reincorporated as a city, and the indigenous people ceded the land rights to the government in 1821. It was then ceded to landowners in the 1830s. Huntington Woods is popularly referred to as the "City of Homes".

Huntington Woods and Nearby Attractions

  • Cranbrook Art Museum
  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Ferndale Historical Museum
  • Proud Lake State Recreation Area
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Huntington Woods

Historic Fort Wayne, Fox Theater Building, Cranbrook, and Fair Lane are some of the historic sites close to Huntington Woods. A number of museums are located Within 10 miles of the city, including the Ferndale Historical Museum, the Museum of African American History, the Cranbrook Art Museum, the Detroit Historical Museum, the Troy Museum & Historic Village, and the Children's Museum. The Rackham Golf Course Historic District, which is situtated upon 120 acres, includes an 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross. The Eastern Market features farmers market stalls and other shops. The 3,800-acre Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, and the 4,700-acre Proud Lake State Recreation Area offer facilities for boating, swimming, fishing, camping, and picnicking. Skiing can also be enjoyed on the Alpine Valley.

Huntington Woods Transportation

Oakland County International Airport is the closest major airport.

Huntington Woods Higher Education

Colleges near Huntington Woods include the University of Phoenix, Oakland Community College, and Macomb Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHuntington Woods College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHuntington Woods People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHuntington Woods Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Huntington Woods Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Huntington Woods Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Huntington Woods Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Huntington Woods Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Huntington Woods Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Huntington Woods, MI

Comparing Huntington 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone31
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Housing Recently Built13
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99

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