About 58% of Wixom households rent, roughly 5,000 homes out of 8,700.
| Population | 17,295 |
| Households that rent | 5,016 (57.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,035 per month |
| Median home value | $365,200 |
| Median household income | $65,485 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| Studio | $794 |
| 1 bedroom | $941 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,172 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,384 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Wixom, including long-standing leases, and they include utilities paid by the tenant. A home coming to market today may be priced differently. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25031 (median gross rent by bedrooms).
The City of Wixom requires a rental unit business license under Chapter 5.25 of its Municipal Code. A rental unit may not be leased or occupied without a valid, current license.
- Dwelling types: The code covers one-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings, apartments and condominiums. Renting a room to a member of the owner’s immediate family is exempt.
- License term: Three years from the date of issuance, then renewal.
- Inspection cycle: Each rental unit is to be inspected at least once every three years. Apartments also have an annual life safety inspection by the fire code official.
Questions go to the Construction and Development Services Department at 248-624-0880.
Sources: City of Wixom, Rental Requirements and Wixom Municipal Code, Chapter 5.25 Rental Unit Business License.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake, Novi, Lyon Township and Commerce Township. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Wixom, MI?
The median gross rent in Wixom is $1,035 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,384.
Do I need to register my rental property in Wixom?
Yes. Wixom requires a rental unit business license under Chapter 5.25 of its Municipal Code, and owners of single-family and apartment rental units must submit a completed application to the City.
How often does Wixom inspect rental properties?
Wixom’s code calls for each rental unit to be inspected at least once every three years, which matches the three-year license term. Apartments also have an annual life safety inspection.
How many homes in Wixom are rentals?
About 58% of occupied homes in Wixom are rented, roughly 5,000 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Wixom properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Wixom and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Wixom home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.