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Woodhaven, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 7 miles S of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 16 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,530 people in Woodhaven.
In Woodhaven, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Woodhaven had a median family income of $75,813. Woodhaven has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Woodhaven living below the poverty line. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,320) in Woodhaven. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 73% of housing in Woodhaven is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Woodhaven, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Woodhaven, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Woodhaven strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Woodhaven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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