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Wixom
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Wixom is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 16,853. Wixom is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Wixom offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Wixom there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Wixom and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Wixom are highly rated.

About

About Wixom...
Population
16,853

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$280,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$823
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    51%
  • Own
    49%
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Wixom Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    190.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    35.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    21.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    127.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,187.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    120.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Wixom

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$72,579
National
$69,021

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