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Center Line, MI


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Center Line, Michigan

Introduction to Center Line, Michigan

Center Line, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 1 mile N of Warren, Michigan (center to center) and 10 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city’s population is approximately 8,531.

Center Line History

In the mid-nineteenth century, Center Line was known as Kunrod’s Corner. It is completely surrounded by the largest city in Macomb County, Warren. The earliest settlers arrived in this area in 1837. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1925 and again as a city in 1936.

Center Line and nearby Attractions

  • Detroit Zoo
  • Children's Museum
  • Fox Theater Building
  • Stony Creek Metropark
  • Mount Holly
  • Historic Fort Wayne

Things To Do In Center Line

Local museums include the Cranbrook Educational Community, the Children's Museum, the Motown Historical Museum, and the Dearborn Historical Museum. The Addison Oaks County Park, Algonac State Park, the Bald Mountain Recreation Area, and the Dodge 4 State Park are some of the nearby parks and recreational destinations. Local historical sites include the Fox Theater Building, Fair Lane and Historic Fort Wayne.

Center Line Transportation

Oakland County International Airport is located nearby.

Center Line Higher Education

The Baker College of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College, the College for Creative Studies and Wayne State University are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

Center Line strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Center Line, MI

Comparing Center Line to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime54

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