Huntington Woods

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Huntington Woods, MI Area Guide

A luxurious Detroit suburb neighboring Royal Oak

Upscale Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Welcoming

Situated about 14 miles northwest of Detroit, Huntington Woods is a tranquil suburb just west of Royal Oak. Huntington Woods boasts an array of upscale homes adorned with manicured landscaping on tree-lined streets. Being predominantly residential, Huntington Woods provides plenty of rentals in addition to a strong sense of community.

The suburb contains much of the Detroit Zoo along with Rackam Golf Course, offering fantastic options for spending a day outdoors close to home. The overall peaceful atmosphere, excellent schools, and central locale all make Huntington Woods an attractive option for many families and commuters. Direct access to Highway 1 and Interstate 696 afford numerous Huntington Woods residents short commutes into Detroit and Southfield Center, respectively.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$162,714

Average: $185,540

Education

3,508

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,494

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

45-54 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Huntington Woods has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
3%
Non-Renters
97%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Burton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belle Isle Nature Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Catalpa Oaks County Park
  • Palmer Park
  • Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.