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River Rouge, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
7,092
Population
2,656/sq mi density
$32,568
Median Income
$22,348 per capita
$55,900
Home Value
$84,783 Zillow
$759
Median Rent
46.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
1,081
Violent Crime/100K
2,093 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$32,568 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, $759/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,081 violent crimes/100K (184% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$55,900
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$759/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.8%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,479
Median year built: 1943
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$55,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$84,783
Median Sale Price
$135,000
Median List Price
$165,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.8%
Owner-Occupied
47.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$759/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
110 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
9.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Active Inventory
31
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
46.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
51% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1943
Average age of housing stock: 83 years
Homeownership Rate
52.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $55,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,783 |
| Median Sale Price | $135,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $113 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $759 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 110 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.7% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 31 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $113 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,479 |
| Median Year Built | 1943 |
| Rent Burden | 46.9% |