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Wolverine Lake, Michigan is 7 miles NW of Farmington Hills, Michigan (center to center) and 26 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Oakland county. The population of the village is 4,415.
In Wolverine Lake, about 65% of adults are married. Wolverine Lake, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the village.
In 2000, Wolverine Lake had a median family income of $70,893. Wolverine Lake is one of the richer villages in Michigan. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Wolverine Lake. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. Notably, Wolverine Lake is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Wolverine Lake political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,300. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.
Crime is quite low in Wolverine Lake.
Of the housing in Wolverine Lake, approximately 88% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the village than most places in Michigan.
In Wolverine Lake, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Wolverine Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Wolverine Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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