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Redford Township is a charter township in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Redford borders Detroit to the west, roughly 15 miles (24.1 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 49,504.

Springwells Township and Bucklin Township were formally organized and laid out by the gubernatorial act on April 12, 1827. Postal regulations prohibiting two post offices from having the same name required—when a township was subdivided—unique names to be found. The Bucklin name was extinguished when it was split on October 29, 1829, along what is now Inkster Road into Nankin Township (west half) and Pekin Township (east half), named as a result of a wave of interest in China. In March 1833, Pekin was renamed Redford and the southern half became Dearborn Township on April 1. The name Redford was chosen because natives and colonial European immigrants forded the River Rouge where the river runs through Redford. "Rouge" is French for "red." 

The township used to go all the way to Greenfield Road, but in the 1920s the eastern portions of the township were annexed by Detroit. This annexation ceased in 1926 when the township was given "charter" status by the Michigan legislature. In 1918 there was a post office named "Five Points" operating between 6 Mile Road and 7 Mile Road along the road of that name.

Redford Township is a western suburb of Detroit. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2), all land. The middle branch of the River Rouge flows through the Lola Valley Park in the township. Ashcroft Creek, another branch of the Rouge River, flows for about a half mile in the southeastern corner of the township before entering Detroit's Rouge Park, and then into the main branch of the Rouge. Tarabusi Creek of the Bell Branch, another branch of the Rouge River, flows through Western Golf Club and Bell Creek Park. 

Redford places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Redford Community Center features fitness classes, recreational sports, and wellness programs for all ages. Xtreme Fitness provides a high-energy environment with state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training services. Redford Chiropractic Center focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Essential Massage Therapy offers therapeutic massages designed to relieve stress and promote relaxation. Snap Fitness is a 24/7 gym offering convenient access to fitness equipment and personal training. Yoga practitioners can find tranquility at Citizen Yoga Studio offering classes for all levels.

The top sites in Redford, MI are the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Lakeshore Park, and Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum.

Population: 49,504 (2020). ZIP Codes: 48239, 48240. Area codes: 313. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Area: 11.24 sq mi (29.11 km2).

FAQs

Is Redford, MI a good place to live?

Redford Charter Township is considered one of the best places to live in Wayne County and offers an upscale, modern lifestyle with many excellent amenities, attractions, and more. The cost of living is affordable, especially housing, and crime rates, while not low, are only slightly higher than the national average. One drawback of living this far north is that Redford, like all towns in Michigan, has long, cold winters.

What are the demographics of Redford, MI?

In 2020, Redford Township had a population of 48,492. The ethnic and racial makeup of the population was 44.1% white, 50.2% African-American, 0.4% Asian, 3.0% reporting more than one race, and 5.5% Hispanic. White alone non-Hispanic accounted for 41.5 % of the population.

What county is Redford, MI?

Redford Township is a charter township in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Redford borders Detroit to the west, roughly 15 miles (24.1 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 49,504.

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Wikipedia

Redford Township

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Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Lakeshore Park

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum

Redford Community Center

Xtreme Fitness

Redford Chiropractic Center

Planet Fitness

Essential Massage Therapy

Snap Fitness

Citizen Yoga Studio

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