Madison Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
Madison Heights, MI
At a Glance
How Madison Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Madison Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Madison Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Madison Heights residents earn a median household income of $66,726 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,276. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% 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 Madison Heights is $190,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,478. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 26.4% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Madison Heights reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,486/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Madison Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.