NEIGHBORSCORE

Harper Woods, Michigan · ZIP 48225

Harper Woods — ZIP 48225

Crime DataSchools

Harper Woods (48225) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Michigan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $156K.

33OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index41/100
Avg math proficiency3%
Avg reading proficiency14%
Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$156K
Median rent$1,432/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$156K

Median Rent

$1,432/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

55,357

Violent Crime

14,838

Property Crime

40,519

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Chandler Park Academy ElementaryPK–05817
6%
14%
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper WoodsKG–08603
5%
7%
Harper Woods Middle School06–08353
3%
17%
Tyrone Elementary School03–05336
3%
9%
Harper Woods High School09–12877
3%
12%
Chandler Park Academy High School09–12688
3%
22%
Chandler Park Academy Middle School06–08514
2%
15%
Beacon Elementary SchoolPK–02368Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,328

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

36.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48225 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48225 has a school score of 41/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48225 is approximately $156K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48225 in Harper Woods has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.