Rockwood, MI

Rockwood, Michigan

Rockwood, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 11 miles S of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 20 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is home to some 3,442 residents.

The People and Families of Rockwood

In Rockwood, about 57% of adults are married.

The people of Rockwood are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockwood had a median family income of $59,677. More so than most places, the people in Rockwood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Rockwood are poor than in most places in Michigan. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rockwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Rockwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Rockwood was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Rockwood, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Rockwood, MI

Comparing Rockwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Rockwood Almanac

Rockwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rockwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rockwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rockwood High Schools (2004)

DOWNRIVER HIGH SCHOOL
33211 MCCANN ROAD
734-379-4704
A Non-traditional School
Serves 24 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 4.8

Rockwood Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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