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River Rouge, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
River Rouge, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is River Rouge a Good Place to Live?
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 5.2% (44% 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 $84,783. 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.
Safety & Crime
River Rouge reports 1,081 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 184% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,093/100K. The murder rate is 40.5/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.