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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. The city is part of the Detroit metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 6,151 people people live in Huntington Woods.

The People and Families of Huntington Woods

In Huntington Woods, about 71% of adults are married. Homes in Huntington Woods tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntington Woods had a median family income of $97,055. Overall, families in Huntington Woods are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Huntington Woods does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Huntington Woods are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the city is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($35,500) in Huntington Woods than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Huntington Woods enjoy its low crime rate.

Huntington Woods Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Huntington Woods, about 97% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. The average property tax bill in Huntington Woods is higher than that of most other communities in Michigan.

Commuting

In Huntington Woods, 92% of commuters drive to work.

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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