At a Glance
Median Income
$83,291
$39,150 per capita
Home Value
$221,200
Zillow: $269,560
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
1,543/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
14.3% smoking rate
How Woodhaven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodhaven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodhaven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodhaven residents earn a median household income of $83,291 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,150. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodhaven is $221,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,560. Median rent is $1,015/month, with 24.1% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Woodhaven reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,543/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Woodhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodhaven has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population12,761
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,997/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,291
Per Capita$39,150
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,200
Rent$1,015
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$269,560
Housing Units5,536
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property1,543/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation597 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Woodhaven was founded in 1965.
The median home in Woodhaven was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.