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Waterford, MI


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Waterford, Michigan

Waterford, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 31 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The town is included in the Detroit metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 73,150 people lived in Waterford.

The People and Families of Waterford

In Waterford, about 54% of adults are married.

Waterford is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterford had a median family income of $64,500. Many people in Waterford make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Waterford.)

Political Inclinations

Waterford residents donated more money ($36,405) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Waterford Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Waterford are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Waterford, 96% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Waterford.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Waterford Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Waterford People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Waterford Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Waterford Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Waterford Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Waterford, MI

Comparing Waterford 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 Men910
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity39
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work26
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents62
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

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