Harper Woods is a city in Michigan state in USA with a population of 13829 residents.. The poverty rate of Harper Woods is 20.8%, which is 49% higher than national average. The typical household in Harper Woods earns $50718 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 15 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 48.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Harper Woods, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Harper Woods remained 8.9%, which is 89% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Harper Woods, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Harper Woods is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Harper Woods is $101700 , which is 56% lower than national average. While median income in Harper Woods remained $50718, which is 25% lower than national average.