Harper Woods, Michigan

Back to Harper Woods, MI housing info, Wayne County, Michigan, MI smaller cities, MI small cities, All Cities.   We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Harper Woods, MI Wayne County Population in July 2008: 12,584. Population change since 2000: -11.7%   Males: 5,839   (46.4%) Females: 6,745   (53.6%) Median resident age:   38.2 years Michigan median age:   35.5 years Zip codes: 48225. Estimated median household income in 2007: $48,712 (it was $46,769 in 2000) Harper Woods:   $48,712 Michigan:   $47,950 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $27,161 Harper Woods:   $27,161 Michigan:   $24,816 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $152,429 (it was $106,800 in 2000) Harper Woods:   $152,429 Michigan:   $153,100 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $153,538; Detached houses: $156,715; Townhouses or other attached units: $128,236; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $101,791; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $51,946 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 48225 Harper Woods, MI residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Profiles of local businesses: Stiteler Insurance Agency, LLC Races in Harper Woods: White Non-Hispanic (84.9%) Black (10.2%) Hispanic (1.6%) Two or more races (1.4%) American Indian (0.9%) Filipino (0.7%) 2008 cost of living index in Harper Woods: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Harper Woods, Michigan on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Harper Woods is mentioned 143 times on our forum: Grosse Pointe Woods/Harper Woods  (20 replies) Harper Woods - Detroit City Income Tax?  (1 reply) Your Detroit Memories!  (241 replies) What's Up With the Racism/Class Envy in Michigan?  (91 replies) Moving to Gaylord Michigan  (69 replies) Moving to Michigan..... Wheres the best place?  (119 replies) Ancestries: German (19.9%), Irish (16.1%), Polish (15.0%), Italian (14.2%), English (7.8%), French (6.1%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Elevation: 580 feet Land area: 2.58 square miles. Population density: 4874 people per square mile   (average).

Latitude: 42.44 N, Longitude: 82.92 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,387 (-16.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 552 (8.2%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 586

This city's Wikipedia profile

Harper Woods, Michigan business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.62
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Harper Woods, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Harper Woods-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/4/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.5 miles away from the Harper Woods city center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/8/1964, a category 4 tornado 16.8 miles away from the city center killed 11 people and injured 224 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Harper Woods-area historical earthquake activity is above Michigan state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/2006 at 20:11:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MW, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 96.3 miles away from Harper Woods center
On 6/30/2003 at 19:21:17, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/15/1992 at 06:13:55, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.5 miles away from Harper Woods center
On 10/17/2007 at 20:04:09, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, 3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/26/1991 at 03:21:22, a magnitude 3.4 (3.2 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.1 miles away from Harper Woods center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Birthplace of: James Douglas - College basketball player (Missouri Tigers), Michael Bramos - College basketball player (Miami (OHIO) RedHawks).

Political contributions by individuals in Harper Woods, MI

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Shopping Center: Eastland Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attraction: Beacon East Cinemas (Amusement & Theme Parks; 19305 Vernier Road). Hotel: Embassy Manor (19274 Rockcastle Street).

Average household size:

This city:	2.2 people
Michigan:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	59.7%
Whole state:	68.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.4%
Whole state:	5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
• Gay men: 0.1% of all households

This city:	5.1%
Whole state:	10.5%

This city:	2.5%
Whole state:	4.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Harper Woods, MI

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3.29% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,925 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	3.29%
Michigan average:	5.24%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($748 average AGI)

Wayne County:	0.08%
Michigan average:	0.10%

from Oakland County, MI	0.96% ($44,508 average AGI)
from Macomb County, MI	0.42% ($34,962)
from Washtenaw County, MI	0.31% ($39,054)

4.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,717 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.98%
Michigan average:	5.98%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($477 average AGI)

Wayne County:	0.05%
Michigan average:	0.05%

to Oakland County, MI	1.30% ($44,191 average AGI)
to Macomb County, MI	0.74% ($35,752)
to Washtenaw County, MI	0.35% ($47,526)

• 19617 Harper Ave., Type: Pole, Structure height: 42.4 m, Overall height: 44.2 m, Call Sign: KNKA244
  869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz... (+8 more)
  Grant Date: 06/20/2005, Expiration Date: 05/15/2015
  Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

• 19600 E 8 Mile Rd, Call Sign: KQH534, Licensee ID: L00066439
  Assigned Frequencies : 158.760 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/07/2004, Expiration Date: 02/08/2014
  Registrant: City Of Harper Woods
• Lat: 42.449722 Lon: -82.933056, Call Sign: WPVA672
  Assigned Frequencies : 462.225 MHz, 467.225 MHz, 466.925 MHz, 466.900 MHz, 466.950 MHz, 452.250 MHz, 457.250 MHz, 461.200 MHz, 461.950 MHz, 467.875 MHz, 467.925 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/07/2002, Expiration Date: 06/07/2012, Certifier: Robyn Jessen
  Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-7486, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Fax: (952) 469-0170
• Lat: 42.447806 Lon: -83.212417, Call Sign: WPWL388
  Assigned Frequencies : 464.637 MHz
  Grant Date: 12/12/2002, Expiration Date: 12/12/2012, Certifier: Linda Magyar
  Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Road #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514
• Lat: 42.444139 Lon: -82.932333, Call Sign: WQEU690
  Assigned Frequencies : 72.1800 MHz, 72.2600 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/19/2006, Expiration Date: 04/19/2016, Certifier: Joan Deaton
  Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc, N3211 County Rd H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 248-3000, Fax: (262) 248-0455

• Se Cor Of I94 At Roscommon & Pedestrian Bridge, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WPNE812
  Assigned Frequencies : 23275.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/12/2002, Expiration Date: 06/30/2012
  Registrant: Phone: (810) 649-1310
• DET 0103, 19420 Harper Avenue, Type: Pole, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQED938
  Assigned Frequencies : 19360.0 MHz, 19320.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/04/2006, Expiration Date: 07/03/2006, Cancelation Date: 09/02/2006, Certifier: Eric M Botto
  Registrant: Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C., 11th Floor, 1300 N. 17th Street, Arlington, VA 22209, Phone: (703) 812-0400, Fax: (703) 812-0486, Email:
• DET0103, 19420 Harper Avenue, Type: Pole, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQEF589
  Assigned Frequencies : 19320.0 MHz, 19360.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/13/2006, Expiration Date: 01/13/2016, Certifier: Eric M Botto
  Registrant: Fibertower Corporation, 1667 K Street Nw, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 223-1028, Fax: (202) 315-3415, Email:

• CHASE CHARLES, 20441 Eastwood Dr, Harper Woods, MI 48225
  Certificate: D000577 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 09/20/2008, Expiration Date: 09/19/2009

• Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 2652E , Serial Number: 7AC-6234, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/23/1959
  Registrant (Individual): Jeffery P Kohlitz, 20918 Beaufait St, Harper Woods, MI 48225
• Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 6965J , Serial Number: 28-7690442, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 07/19/1976
  Registrant (Corporation): Danik LLC, 20689 Beaufait St, Harper Woods, MI 48225
• Aircraft: CESSNA P210N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
  N-Number: 7588K , Serial Number: P21000414, Airworthiness Date: 12/08/1979
  Registrant (Individual): Paul Naz, 20502 Harper Ave, Harper Woods, MI 48225
• Aircraft: PILATUS FLUGZEUGWERKE AG PC-12/47 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 11, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-67B (1200 HP) (Turbo-prop)
  N-Number: 801J , Serial Number: 801, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 03/14/2007
  Registrant (Corporation): Goldeneye LLC, 20416 Harper Ave, Harper Woods, MI 48225
• Aircraft: CESSNA 182H (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 8307S , Serial Number: 18256407, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1965
  Registrant (Individual): Jeffery P Kohlitz, 20918 Beaufait St, Harper Woods, MI 48225
• Aircraft: CESSNA 182R (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 9896H , Serial Number: 18268097, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 11/05/1981
  Registrant (Corporation): Turner Wortman Air Inc, 20630 Harper Suite 201, Harper Woods, MI 48225

• Fire: 39
• Hazardous Condition: 68
• Service Call: 1
• Good Intent Call: 1