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Waterford Charter Township
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Suburb
Detroit

Waterford Charter Township

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Waterford Charter Township is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 70,984. Waterford Charter Township is in Oakland County. Living in Waterford Charter Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Waterford Charter Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Waterford Charter Township and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Waterford Charter Township...
    Population
    70,984
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $190,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $927
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      178.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      198
      500.1
    • Theft
      498.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      99
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Waterford Charter Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,064
    National
    $69,021
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