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Wixom, MI


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Wixom, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Wixom

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Wixom Housing

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.

Commuting

In Wixom, 96% of commuters drive to work.

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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