River Rouge, MI

River Rouge is a small city in Michigan with a population of 7,092. Residents earn $32,568 per year, which is 57% below the national average.

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

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,081 violent crimes/100K (184% above avg)

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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UFO Sightings

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near River Rouge, MI.

Name	Description
Ford Hunger March	Marker can be reached from West Fort Street (State Highway 85) east of Denmark Street/Oakwood Boulevard/South Fort Street, on the left when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>
Ford Hunger March	Marker is at the intersection of Dix Avenue and Ferney Street, on the left when traveling north on Dix Avenue.
Detroit Copper & Brass	Marker is on South Clark Street, 0.1 miles north of West Jefferson Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Fort Wayne	Marker is on Fort Wayne Drive near Livernois.
River Rouge War Memorial	Marker is at the intersection of West Jefferson Avenue and Nieman Street, on the right when traveling north on West Jefferson Avenue.