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Wixom, MI


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Wixom, Michigan

Introduction to Wixom, Michigan

Wixom, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 8 miles W of Farmington Hills, Michigan and 28 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, Wixom is home to some 13,263 residents.

Wixom History

The settlement in the city of Wixom dates back to the 1830s. The development of the region began in the early 1870s when the Holly, Wayne and Monroe Railroad were constructed through the area. Willard Wixom purchased land on either side of the railroad near the Novi and Commerce Township border. The building of a railroad depot in the area made Wixom a popular destination. It was officially incorporated in the 1950s.

Wixom and nearby Attractions

  • Lyon Oaks Park
  • Lyon Oaks Nature Center
  • Wixom Parks & Recreation
  • Motor Sports Museum & Hall
  • Kensington Metropark
  • Novi City Treasurer

Things To Do In Wixom

Set out on a sightseeing tour with your family members or friends and visit the various attractions in and around the city. Among these are the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Nichols Arboretum, and Cranbrook House. Hickory Hill Golf Course is a great place for golf enthusiasts. The city also offers many parks and open spaces for you to relax.

Wixom Transportation

Oakland County International is the closest international airport providing air transportation to the people of Wixom.

Wixom Higher Education

The colleges situated close to the city are Schoolcraft College, Madonna University and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Wixom Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Wixom College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Wixom Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Wixom Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Wixom People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Wixom, MI

Comparing Wixom 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime53

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