Huron Township offers plenty of housing and outdoor fun
Located south of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Huron Township provides residents with multiple single-family home options close to job centers and outdoor attractions. The Huron River flows through the township, providing its namesake and a source of entertainment. The township has multiple sources of employment, including logistics centers belonging to Amazon and Swift Transportation, and manufacturers Autokinition Global Group and Blue Diamond Steel Casting. The area also has multiple unincorporated communities and is within commuting distance of Detroit. “It's just a great place to live if you want some space,” says Glenn Silvenis, broker/owner at Re/Max Crossroads, Inc., who sells in the community. “[If] you want a neighborhood you want to be proud to live in, that’s Huron Township. The schools are very good; it's a good place to be. I-275 runs through [it, so] it's a preferred location.”
A mix of housing styles with some HOA activity
The township's homes range from ranch styles and split levels to Craftsman and New Traditionals. Land is also available. HOAs are present. The median housing price is $380,000, lower than the national median but higher than Michigan’s.
The township’s single-family homes can be on large lots with oak trees accenting lawns. Some subdivisions have smaller lot sizes with less tree cover. The unincorporated community of New Boston has a tiny downtown with single and multi-family options. Manufactured home communities are also present. Silvenis says the township has attracted a mix of retirees and families.
The Huron School District can serve students
Students can attend the Huron School District, rated B on Niche. Pupils can start at either Brown Elementary School, which earns a B-plus or B-graded William D. Miller Elementary. Carl T. Renton Junior High has a B. Huron High School is also rated B and offers career courses in STEM and business.
Multiple metroparks along the Huron River with events in New Boston
The township has thousands of acres of green spaces. Willow Metropark features multiple amenities, including sports courts, a playground, a pool and a public 6,300-yard golf course. The 1,700-acre Oakwoods Metropark has docks, biking and horseback riding trails and a nature center. The Lower Huron Metropark, in the northwest corner of the township, offers an aquatic center that opens in the summer and is complete with waterslides and a lazy river. It also has canoe and kayak rentals for traversing the Huron River. The unincorporated towns of Waltz and New Boston also have small parks.
The public Woodside Meadows Golf Course has a 6,400-yard, Par 72 layout.
New Boston hosts a farmer’s market and the annual Applefest every October, featuring live music, a parade and activities for children. Events in downtown Detroit are 25 miles north.
A variety of dining options with limited shopping options
Dining spots in the township include New Boston Coney and Grill, serving hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. Iron Mike’s Tavern has burgers, steaks and soups. Mahek offers Indian Cuisine.
The township has a few smaller grocers and convenience stores. However, larger big-box and grocery stores, including Kroger and Meijer, are east in Flat Rock.
Interstate 275 in the township with close airport access
Huron Township does not have any public transit connections and is primarily car-dependent. Interstate 275 runs through the western end and connects to I-94 in Romulus. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 9 miles north. Corewell Health Wayne Hospital is 12 miles north.
Weather and noise risks in Huron Township
According to flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, there is a risk of flooding along the Huron River. While the locale is near the airport, Silvenis says plane noise is not a factor as “the airport has changed some of their flight paths and engines, so you're not getting as much noise as you used to .” A train line runs through New Boston, causing sound.
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