Huntington Woods, MI

Census place 2640000 · pop 6,328

B71/ 100
👍 Solid
A
in MI
📍 Michigan ranks #42 of 50 states →
🏆 Uninsured2.8% · top 1%
🚽 Prop tax1.66% · bottom 20%
Taxes
1.66% property · US 0.99%6.00% sales · US 7.00%4.25% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden1.66%20

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.66% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Housing cost$473,90022

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$473,900 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level96/10027

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

96/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Population growth (5yr)+0.1%31

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

+0.1% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Air quality (AQI)County-level45 AQI39

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

45 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.8%43

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

3.8% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Commute time21 min72

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

21 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Income inequality0.3980

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.39 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Adult obesity27.7%85

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

27.7% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Violent crime rate32/100k88

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

32 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Property crime rate305/100k90

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

305 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Poor mental health12.2%97

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

12.2% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Adult smoking6.8%97

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

6.8% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Broadband access98.3%98

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

98.3% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Median household income$190,15098

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$190,150 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Poverty rate2.2%98

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

2.2% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Homeownership96.1%99

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

96.1% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Physical inactivity12.5%99

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

12.5% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Bachelor's degree or higher83.8%100

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

83.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Uninsured adults2.8%100

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

2.8% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Not measured for Huntington Woods: Rent. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.

Frequently asked

Is Huntington Woods, MI a good place to live?
By the numbers, Huntington Woods scores 71/100 — a B (Solid) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is uninsured adults and its weakest is property-tax burden. Michigan overall ranks #42 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Huntington Woods, MI?
Huntington Woods reports 32 violent crimes per 100k and 305 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Huntington Woods, MI expensive to live in?
Huntington Woods has a median home value of $473,900 — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Huntington Woods, MI?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (1.66%) — 20/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Huntington Woods, MI best at?
Its strongest measured area is uninsured adults (2.8%) — 100/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.