At a Glance
Median Income
$61,446
$29,669 per capita
Home Value
$143,600
Zillow: $150,695
Median Rent
$1,306/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
800/100K
4,409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Harper Woods Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harper Woods's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harper Woods a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harper Woods residents earn a median household income of $61,446 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,669. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,678 business establishments, including 1,797 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harper Woods is $143,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,695. Median rent is $1,306/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Harper Woods reports 800 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 111% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,409/100K. The murder rate is 7.3/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Harper Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harper Woods has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population15,205
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density5,781/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,446
Per Capita$29,669
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$54,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,600
Rent$1,306
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$150,695
Housing Units5,889
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent800/100K
Property4,409/100K
Murder7.3/100K
Assault633/100K
Burglary662/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation592 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Harper Woods was founded in 1951.
The median home in Harper Woods was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 1,797 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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