At a Glance
Median Income
$76,332
$43,622 per capita
Home Value
$168,400
Zillow: $173,121
Median Rent
$964/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
1,965/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Northwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northwood residents earn a median household income of $76,332 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,622. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northwood is $168,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,121. Median rent is $964/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Northwood reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,965/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Northwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,195
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density607/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,332
Per Capita$43,622
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,400
Rent$964
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$173,121
Housing Units2,441
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property1,965/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary386/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation613 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Northwood was founded in 1874.
The median home in Northwood was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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