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Harper Woods, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
15,205
Population
5,781/sq mi density
$61,446
Median Income
$29,669 per capita
$143,600
Home Value
$150,695 Zillow
$1,306
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
800
Violent Crime/100K
4,409 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,446 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,600 home value, $1,306/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
800 violent crimes/100K (111% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Harper Woods experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4390°N, 82.9293°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Macomb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Harper Woods has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.9").