At a Glance
Median Income
$66,726
$39,276 per capita
Home Value
$190,300
Zillow: $214,435
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
1,971/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Madison Heights a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.9% (47% 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 $214,435. 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 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,971/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population28,411
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density4,007/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,726
Per Capita$39,276
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,300
Rent$1,138
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$214,435
Housing Units14,279
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property1,971/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary306/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation635 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Madison Heights was built in 1960.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% 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.