Melvindale, MI

Melvindale is a small city in Michigan with a population of 12,605. Residents earn $41,356 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,605 Population 4,617/sq mi density

$41,356 Median Income $21,495 per capita

$113,100 Home Value $137,293 Zillow

$1,116 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

458 Violent Crime/100K 2,299 property/100K

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$41,356 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$113,100 home value, $1,116/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

458 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Mines

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Melvindale, MI.

Name	Description
Ford Rouge Plant	Marker is on Miller Road, 1.4 miles south of U.S. 12, on the right when traveling south.
Ford Rouge Plant	Marker is on Schaefer Road, 0.3 miles north of Butler Road, on the right when traveling north.
Reves-Wilhelm Cemetery	Marker is at the intersection of Wall Street and Reeves Drive, on the left when traveling south on Wall Street.