The Town FilesRedford, Michigan
Charter township in Wayne County · population 49,504 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,600
- Household income
- $69,414
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 38.3
Redford is a charter township of 49,504 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $155,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 96% of Michigan towns, better transit than 93% of Michigan towns.
How Redford ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Redford is worth $155,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $69,414, which is more affordable than 89% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,365 a month. 78.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Redford | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,365 | $955 |
| Median household income | $69,414 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Redford
| People | Redford | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Redford
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 17.7°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.8 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redford since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 4, 1957 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 107 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 2, 1983.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Redford itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Redford
22 public schools with 8,278 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School | 9-12 | 867 | 17.0 |
| Westfield Preparatory High School (charter) | 7-12 | 846 | 20.1 |
| David Ellis Academy West (charter) | PK-12 | 719 | 16.7 |
| Westfield Charter Academy (charter) | K-6 | 698 | 17.5 |
| WashingtonParks Academy (charter) | K-8 | 604 | 50.3 |
| John D Pierce Middle School | 6-8 | 586 | 15.0 |
| Redford Union High School | 10-12 | 505 | 18.0 |
| Redford Union Jr High | 7-9 | 441 | 16.3 |
| Beech Elementary | PK-6 | 427 | 13.3 |
| Hilbert Elementary School | PK-6 | 390 | 15.6 |
| Redford Service Learning Academy Campus (charter) | PK-8 | 365 | 15.2 |
| Fisher Elementary School | PK-5 | 333 | 15.9 |
Towns near Redford
- Livonia, MI4.0 mi · 95,535 people · home $281,100
- Dearborn Heights, MI4.1 mi · 63,292 people · home $185,100
- Garden City, MI5.4 mi · 27,380 people · home $168,800
- Southfield, MI5.8 mi · 76,618 people · home $236,200
- Farmington, MI6.3 mi · 11,597 people · home $297,200
- Westland, MI6.8 mi · 85,420 people · home $184,600
- Dearborn, MI7.0 mi · 109,976 people · home $218,800
- Inkster, MI7.1 mi · 26,088 people · home $80,400
Redford questions
Is Redford, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Redford scores better for retirees than 1% of Michigan towns and quieter than 2%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Redford?
The median owner-occupied home in Redford is valued at $155,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,414, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,365 a month.
What is the weather like in Redford?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 30.8 inches of snow.
Does Redford get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 4, 1957. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)