Population 6,328 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Huntington Woods
Household size in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Huntington Woods average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Detroit area overall, where it has 2.57 people. Household size has edged down from 2.76 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Huntington Woods skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in Huntington Woods, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 16 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Huntington Woods
Renters in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 3.9% of households in Huntington Woods rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in Huntington Woods are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Huntington Woods has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Michigan cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Huntington Woods is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,494 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,591 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,092 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,493 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$999 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Huntington Woods costs $2,493 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $999 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 14.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Huntington Woods has the highest rents of any Michigan city with 5,000+ people.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Huntington Woods
Bachelor's degrees in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Huntington Woods is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (83.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Michigan city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Huntington Woods: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Huntington Woods has the highest share of high school graduates of any Michigan city with 5,000+ people.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Huntington Woods
| Period | Huntington Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Huntington Woods has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Michigan city with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Huntington Woods compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Woods | 2.69 | 45.5 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 1952 | $2,493 | 83.9% | 99.2% | 1.0% |
| Oak Park | 2.43 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 1959 | $1,578 | 36.6% | 94.5% | 10.4% |
| Berkley | 2.26 | 38.3 | 5.6% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 1950 | $1,684 | 58.9% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.30 | 44.0 | 1.6% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1938 | $1,713 | 79.6% | 98.9% | 5.6% |
| Royal Oak | 2.04 | 39.1 | 6.3% | 32.0% | 7.2% | 1956 | $1,516 | 64.4% | 97.2% | 3.6% |
| Ferndale | 1.91 | 38.1 | 8.3% | 36.3% | 7.8% | 1946 | $1,312 | 53.3% | 96.3% | 6.3% |
| Lathrup Village | 2.52 | 46.4 | 2.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 1956 | $1,449 | 56.5% | 95.4% | 4.4% |
| Madison Heights | 2.18 | 39.5 | 8.7% | 35.2% | 10.5% | 1964 | $1,272 | 33.0% | 90.2% | 3.3% |
| Clawson | 2.04 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 24.6% | 4.2% | 1958 | $1,355 | 45.2% | 96.3% | 5.3% |
| Hazel Park | 2.25 | 39.0 | 13.6% | 33.9% | 8.8% | 1955 | $1,336 | 26.4% | 88.9% | 5.4% |
| Southfield | 2.25 | 43.6 | 10.5% | 46.6% | 9.1% | 1969 | $1,431 | 40.3% | 94.7% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Huntington Woods. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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