Population 20,424 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wixom
Household size in Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Wixom are small: just 2.06 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.40, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Wixom is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in Wixom, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wixom
Renters in Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Wixom: 52.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 44.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher 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 Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Wixom: just 2.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Wixom are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Wixom has newer homes than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $711 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $753 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $792 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,069 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wixom costs $1,069 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $359 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Wixom
Bachelor's degrees in Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wixom: 45.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 14.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wixom: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Wixom
| Period | Wixom | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Wixom than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Wixom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixom | 2.06 | 38.5 | 6.5% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 1987 | $1,069 | 45.8% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Wolverine Lake | 2.53 | 42.4 | 7.7% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 1974 | $1,057 | 40.8% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| Walled Lake | 2.39 | 43.4 | 5.9% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,760 | 43.5% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| Novi | 2.61 | 42.7 | 9.9% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,084 | 64.7% | 96.3% | 3.6% |
| Commerce Township | 2.79 | 43.4 | 8.0% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1984 | $1,655 | 49.4% | 96.9% | 3.4% |
| New Hudson | 2.75 | 39.7 | 5.3% | 20.4% | 5.8% | 2000 | $2,053 | 55.3% | 96.4% | 3.2% |
| Milford | 2.72 | 43.3 | 5.5% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 1985 | $1,448 | 45.1% | 96.2% | 4.3% |
| West Bloomfield | 2.68 | 46.8 | 6.0% | 16.5% | 5.4% | 1980 | $2,037 | 59.9% | 95.0% | 5.5% |
| Northville | 2.70 | 45.5 | 6.5% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 1990 | $1,784 | 70.1% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| South Lyon | 2.80 | 42.8 | 5.9% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 1996 | $1,422 | 52.9% | 97.8% | 2.9% |
| White Lake | 2.63 | 43.4 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 1983 | $1,538 | 35.2% | 93.8% | 4.0% |
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 Wixom. 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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