What are the schools like in Wixom, MI?

Wixom is served primarily by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Wixom?

The median household income in Wixom, MI is $72,896 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Wixom, MI?

Wixom has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

Wixom, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wixom, MI affordable or expensive?

Wixom's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wixom is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $321,000 and the median rent is $912 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wixom, MI?

Wixom has a violent crime rate of 181.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 969.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wixom, MI a Good Place to Live?

Wixom is a small city of 17,007 in Michigan, with a median household income of $72,896 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Wixom stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wixom is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wixom city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Wixom's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wixom costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wixom, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$321,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$912	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,896	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wixom's violent crime rate is 181.1 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

181.1 /100k

Property Crime

969.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wixom is served primarily by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wixom, MI	National Avg
School District	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	51.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wixom sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wixom, MI
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	34.7"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Wixom, MI	National Avg
Population	17,007	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	6.9%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Walled Lake, MI 3 mi Wolverine Lake, MI 3 mi Novi, MI 4 mi Milford, MI 6 mi Northville, MI 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Wixom

Wixom, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48393

Wixom vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wixom, MI affordable or expensive?

Wixom's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wixom roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $321,000 and median rent is $912/month.

What is the crime rate in Wixom, MI?

Wixom's violent crime rate is 181.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wixom?

Public schools in Wixom are operated by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. The district has 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 51.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wixom, MI a good place to live?

Wixom, MI has a population of 17,007, a median household income of $72,896, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wixom?

Wixom averages 30.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wixom?

Wixom, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48393.

What is the population of Wixom?

The population of Wixom, Michigan is 17,007 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wixom?

Key numbers for living in Wixom: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $321,000, median household income $72,896, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wixom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.