At a Glance
Median Income
$32,568
$22,348 per capita
Home Value
$55,900
Zillow: $84,710
Median Rent
$759/mo
46.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
27.2% smoking rate
How River Rouge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows River Rouge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is River Rouge a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
River Rouge residents earn a median household income of $32,568 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,348. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% 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 River Rouge is $55,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,710. Median rent is $759/month, with 46.9% 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 1943.
Education
7.1% of adults in River Rouge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
River Rouge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population7,092
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,656/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$32,568
Per Capita$22,348
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,900
Rent$759
Ownership52.8%
Zillow$84,710
Housing Units3,479
Rent Burden46.9%
Health
Obesity46.4%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking27.2%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation577 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in River Rouge was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.