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City of Redford

The Charter Township of Redford which derives its name from Rouge River, is located in the north-central part of the County.

Principally, a residential community, it does havea strong industrial base. This is concentrated mainly in the area bounded by Telegraph Road [US-24], Plymouth Road [M-14], Interstate 96 Freeway, and Inkster Road.

The CSX Railroad parallels the I-96 Freeway. Most of the major commercial development is found along Telegraph Road, Plymouth Road, Grand River Avenue [M-5].

Transportation access is excellent with a series of major mile roads, both east-west and north-south, complimenting the Telegraph Road and I-96 corridors which connect to the region.

Date Created or Inc. 1827   Labor Force [2000 avg.] 29,400
Area [Square Miles] 11.25 Unemployment Rate [2000 avg.] 1.6%
Population 1990 54,387 Per Capita Income [1989] $15.050
% Population Change [1980-1990] -6.9% % PCI Change 79-89 65.9%
% Aged 18 & Over [1990] 75.7%
Years of Schooling
% Aged 65 & Over [1990] 16.5% High School Only 38%
Median Age [1990] 34.1 years College 1-3 years 28%
# of Households [1990] 20,123 College 4+ years 13%
# of Households [1980] 20,025

:: redford township ::
15145 Beech Daly
Redford, MI 48239
Ph: 313-531-3110

# of Persons Per Household [1990] 2.68
# of Housing Units [1990] 20,451
% Change Housing Units 80-90 0.7%
Average Housing Sales Price [1995] $72,760

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