Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
15%
Wixom
Wixom, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,062
Population
14,614
Renter Mix
55% Rent
The cozy charm of the suburbs with all of Eastern Michigan at your doorstep
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Wixom is a small city located about thirty miles northwest of Detroit along Interstate 96. Historically one of the region’s key industrial communities, Wixom today is a popular residential suburb, with many Detroit-area commuters attracted by the affordable rental rates and low crime. Residents enjoy prime access to numerous great outdoor recreation areas, from Lyon Oaks Golf Course on the west side to Lakeshore Park and Wolverine Lake just east of town. In neighboring Novi, Twelve Oaks Mall anchors a huge shopping and entertainment district just minutes down Twelve Mile Road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,366
Average: $92,373
Education
5,723
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,367
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wixom has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wixom, MI is $1,077 for one bedroom, $1,322 for two bedrooms, and $1,609 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wixom has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,077/month
624 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wixom, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
479 Students
Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
553 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
133 Students
Oakland Schools Technical Campus--SW
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lyon Oaks County Park
- Proud Lake Recreation Area
- Kensington Metropark
- Maybury Riding Stable
- Maybury State Park
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
- Bishop International
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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.