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Wixom, MI

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The cozy charm of the suburbs with all of Eastern Michigan at your doorstep

Suburb Commuter Industrial Affordable Parks Nature Outdoors Interstate Golf

Wixom is a small city located about thirty miles northwest of Detroit along Interstate 96. Historically one of the region’s key industrial communities, Wixom today is a popular residential suburb, with many Detroit-area commuters attracted by the affordable rental rates and low crime. Residents enjoy prime access to numerous great outdoor recreation areas, from Lyon Oaks Golf Course on the west side to Lakeshore Park and Wolverine Lake just east of town. In neighboring Novi, Twelve Oaks Mall anchors a huge shopping and entertainment district just minutes down Twelve Mile Road.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wixom, MI is $1,057 for one bedroom, $1,315 for two bedrooms, and $1,538 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wixom has increased by 4.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,057/month
624 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

479 Students

6
out of 10

Wixom Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

387 Students

6
out of 10

Sarah G Banks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

553 Students

7
out of 10

Oakland Opportunity Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

133 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lyon Oaks County Park
  • Proud Lake Recreation Area
  • Kensington Metropark
  • Maybury Riding Stable
  • Maybury State Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County
  • Bishop International

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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 2025.