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Walled Lake, MI


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Walled Lake, Michigan

Walled Lake, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 6 miles NW of Farmington Hills, Michigan (center to center) and 26 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Detroit metropolitan area. Walled Lake contains a population of approximately 6,713.

The People and Families of Walled Lake

In Walled Lake, about 47% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Walled Lake, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Walled Lake has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walled Lake had a median family income of $55,613. In Walled Lake, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Walled Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Walled Lake Housing

Walled Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Michigan, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Walled Lake, 96% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWalled Lake Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Walled Lake Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Walled Lake, MI

Comparing Walled Lake 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
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity47
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime54

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