Harper Woods, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
15,205
Population
5,781/sq mi density
$61,446
Median Income
$29,669 per capita
$143,600
Home Value
$154,745 Zillow
$1,306
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
775
Violent Crime/100K
4,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,446 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,600 home value, $1,306/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
775 violent crimes/100K (104% 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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
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 | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Harper Woods has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").