Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Woodhaven, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$958
Population
11,732
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Delight in suburban comfort and convenience near Detroit
Suburban
•
Quiet
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Family-Friendly
Situated in the heart of Downriver, Woodhaven offers residents a peaceful, suburban environment just 25 miles southwest of Detroit. Woodhaven is home to a bevy of convenient shopping centers, restaurants, and parks providing plenty of family-oriented fun in town. Woodhaven fosters a strong sense of community through numerous events, including the annual Uncle Sam Jam, a days-long Fourth of July celebration featuring fireworks, carnival rides, games, concerts, a petting farm, and more at Civic Center Park. Easy access to other Downriver communities, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and the I-75 makes Woodhaven an appealing community for many.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,694
Average: $91,955
Education
2,367
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,471
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Woodhaven has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Woodhaven, MI is $836 for a studio, $957 for one bedroom, $1,214 for two bedrooms, and $1,102 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodhaven has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$957/month
681 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Woodhaven, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Frank E. Weiss Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
285 Students
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Frank E Weiss Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades 6-8
787 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Elizabeth Park
- Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
- Heritage Park
- Lake Erie Metropark
- Willow Metropark
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.