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Highland Charter Township
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Suburb
Detroit

Highland Charter Township

#38 in Best Places to Buy a House in Detroit Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C
    Highland Charter Township is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 19,267. Highland Charter Township is in Oakland County. Living in Highland Charter Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Highland Charter Township there are a lot of parks. Residents of Highland Charter Township tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Highland Charter Township are above average.
    About Highland Charter Township...
    Population
    19,267
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $254,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $898
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      25.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      10
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      130.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      482.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      70.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Highland Charter Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $94,103
    National
    $69,021
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