Harper Woods, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

13,829

Unemployment

8.9%

Poverty

20.8%

Median Home

$101,700

Median Income

$50,718

Median Rent

$1,101

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Harper Woods SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Harper Woods, MI Crime Report

555
Total Crimes

4,057.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

72.95%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Harper Woods / 100k People	Michigan / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	555	4,057.3	1,838.9	2,346.0

Violent Crime	143	1,045.4	478.0	387.8
Murder	3	21.9	7.6	6.5
Robbery	10	73.1	44.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	125	913.8	365.1	279.7
Property Crime	412	3,011.9	1,360.9	1,958.2
Burglary	63	460.6	233.1	314.2
Larceny	240	1,754.5	943.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	109	796.8	184.5	246.0

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Harper Woods, MI Cost Of Living

91
Harper Woods's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Harper Woods	Michigan	National Average
Overall	91	91	100

Services	110	95	100
Groceries	102	90	100
Health	96	96	100
Housing	59	76	100
Transportation	107	101	100
Utilities	95	103	100

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Harper Woods, MI Photos

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Rankings for Harper Woods in Michigan

Ranks #8 in Most Dangerous Places in Michigan

Ranks #21 in Worst Places To Live In Michigan

Ranks #35 in Cheapest Places To Live In Michigan

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Population over time in Harper Woods

Year	Population	% Change
2020	13,829	-0.9%
2019	13,959	0.5%
2018	13,890	-0.0%
2017	13,895	-0.5%
2016	13,964	-0.7%
2015	14,058	-0.5%
2014	14,125	-0.1%
2013	14,136	-0.7%
2012	14,229	-0.5%
2011	14,296	-

Race / Ethnicity in Harper Woods

White

32.8% (4,538)

African American

59.3% (8,207)

American Indian

0.3% (35)

Asian

1.9% (266)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

5.0% (685)

Hispanic

0.7% (98)

Race	Harper Woods	MI	USA
White	32.8%	74.5%	60.1%
African American	59.3%	13.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.4%	0.6%
Asian	1.9%	3.2%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	5.0%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	0.7%	5.2%	18.2%

Gender in Harper Woods

Female

55.2% (7,639)

Male

44.8% (6,190)

Gender	Harper Woods	MI	USA
Female	55.2%	50.8%	50.8%
Male	44.8%	49.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harper Woods for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (414)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (829)

High School / GED

30.0% (4,148)

Some College

25.0% (3,457)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (1,382)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (2,212)

Master's Degree

8.0% (1,106)

Professional Degree

1.0% (138)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (138)

Education	Harper Woods	MI	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	2.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	30.0%	29.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Harper Woods, Michigan

Less than $10,000

6.5% (90,125)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.6% (105,368)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.9% (123,554)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.6% (132,647)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.0% (221,702)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.7% (300,595)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.8% (191,215)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.6% (147,088)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.8% (53,219)

$200,000 or more

1.3% (17,383)

Income	Harper Woods	MI	USA
Less than $10,000	6.5%	6.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.6%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.9%	9.2%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.6%	9.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.0%	13.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.7%	18.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.8%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.6%	14.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.8%	5.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.3%	5.7%	8.3%