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Rockwood, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 11 miles S of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 20 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Rockwood is home to some 3,442 residents.
In Rockwood, about 57% of adults are married.
The people of Rockwood are more likely male than female.
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.
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.
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.
In Rockwood, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Rockwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Rockwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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