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Wolverine Lake, MI


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Wolverine Lake, Michigan

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 village is part of the Detroit metro area. The population of Wolverine Lake is 4,415.

The People and Families of Wolverine Lake

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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 and Safety

Crime is quite low in Wolverine Lake.

Wolverine Lake Housing

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.

Commuting

In Wolverine Lake, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWolverine Lake Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWolverine Lake People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wolverine Lake Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wolverine Lake Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wolverine Lake Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Wolverine Lake Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wolverine Lake College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wolverine Lake, MI

Comparing Wolverine Lake 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime78

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