At a Glance
Median Income
$68,319
$47,578 per capita
Home Value
$336,200
Zillow: $385,437
Median Rent
$974/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
981/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
11.6% smoking rate
How Wixom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wixom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wixom a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wixom residents earn a median household income of $68,319 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,578. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wixom is $336,200 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,437. Median rent is $974/month, with 25.0% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Wixom reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 981/100K.
Education
46.6% of adults in Wixom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wixom has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population17,126
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,874/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,319
Per Capita$47,578
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
B+
Home Value$336,200
Rent$974
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$385,437
Housing Units8,329
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property981/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation960 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Wixom was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
19.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.