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Center Line, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,448 Population 4,827/sq mi density
$52,857 Median Income $31,182 per capita
$145,300 Home Value $163,014 Zillow
$627 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
340 Violent Crime/100K 1,640 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,857 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $627/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Center Line, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,857
30% below
$31,182 per capita
Home Value
$145,300
48% below
Zillow: $163,014
Median Rent
$627/mo
46% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
340/100K
10% below
1,640/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Center Line Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Center Line's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
52%
Rent
54%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
90%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Center Line a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Center Line residents earn a median household income of $52,857 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,182. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Center Line is $145,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,014. Median rent is $627/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Center Line reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,640/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Center Line hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Center Line has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population8,448
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density4,827/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,857
Per Capita$31,182
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,300
Rent$627
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$163,014
Housing Units3,772
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent340/100K
Property1,640/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault243/100K
Burglary158/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,684/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation625 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries57

Did You Know?

Center Line was founded in 1837.
The median home in Center Line was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.