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Wixom, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 8 miles W of Farmington Hills, Michigan (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Wixom is home to some 13,263 residents.
In Wixom, about 49% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. People in the city have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. Wixom somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
The people of the city are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Wixom had a median family income of $64,918. More so than most places, the people in Wixom generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Wixom. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wixom. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 44% of the housing in Wixom was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Wixom, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. 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 Wixom, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Wixom strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Wixom to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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