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Plymouth, Michigan

Introduction to Plymouth, Michigan

Plymouth, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 4 miles NW of Westland, Michigan and 21 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. There are 9,022 residents in the city.

Plymouth History

Plymouth is one of the oldest communities in Michigan. Although located within Plymouth Township, the city is politically independent. The very first settlers in this region were Keziah and William Starkweather, farmers from Preston, Connecticut who purchased land from the US Government. In 2007, CNN Money Magazine named Plymouth Township the 37th Best Place to Live in the US.

Plymouth and nearby Attractions

  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Island Lake State Recreation Area
  • Plymouth Historical Museum
  • Delhi Metropark
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Alpine Valley

Things To Do In Plymouth

Several museums are located near Plymouth, including the Ann Arbor Art Center, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and the Cranbrook Art Museum. Parks and recreational areas near Plymouth include the Brighton State Recreation Area, the Kensington Metropark and the Dexter-Huron Metropark. Camping, boating, hiking, fishing and horseback riding opportunities are available at these parks.

Plymouth Transportation

Flights are available from Oakland County International Airport.

Plymouth Higher Education

Adrian College, Baker College of Auburn Hills and Cleary College are some of the local colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPlymouth Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Plymouth Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Plymouth Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Plymouth People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Plymouth College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 7%Plymouth Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Plymouth, MI

Comparing Plymouth 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes31

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