The Woods at a Glance

Last year two prominent national publications named Huntington Woods among the finest places to live in the country.  Mature tree-lined streets are enhanced by a variety of stately, historic homes, many of which were designed by well-known Detroit-based architects.  This premier residential community of 6200 residents provides quality public education, state-of-the-art recreation, library and cultural centers.   

Huntington Woods does not have a commercial downtown, but at the “heart” of the community is the Recreation Center and swimming pool, the Huntington Woods Library/Cultural Center, Burton Elementary School, baseball fields, a running track and tennis courts.  The community is comprised of 98% single family homes.  It is conveniently accessible to all residents by walking, biking or driving.  Our 13 beautiful parks provide plenty of sports and recreational opportunities in the great outdoors.   And our award-winning teen council and recreation programs are a favorite among residents.

The City is home to a myriad of community groups and organizations.  From babysitting co-ops to the Huntington Woods Men’s Club, there are opportunities for residents to volunteer, stay involved and pursue their interests.  Philanthropy is a large part of the Huntington Woods Community and residents look forward to the annual Men’s Club Auction which grosses over $100,000 a year for projects in and around Huntington Woods.  The Community Fund Board is also a growing organization that seeks to give back to the community through its annual Taste of Huntington Woods event.

Huntington Woods boasts the only nationally accredited Public Safety Department in Oakland County.  The national organization CALEA ( the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accredited our department as meeting the highest national standards for public safety in 2006 and recently re-accredited us in 2009 for another 3 years.

Huntington Woods is also at the forefront of recycling efforts.  Curbside recycling has been the norm here since the early 1990’s and we continually increase the recycling opportunities through our wonderful partnership with  SOCCRA.  Huntington Woods has one of the highest percentage of households routinely recycling in all of Oakland County.

We also are among the communities within Oakland County that always has the highest voting turnout.  Civic responsibility is a theme here in the Woods.  Eighty four percent of residents have a college education, ranking as one of the 10 most educated communities in the State of Michigan.  A high degree of citizen volunteerism makes Huntington Woods a very unique, stable and special community maintaining some of Oakland County's highest property values.