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Madison Heights, Michigan

Introduction to Madison Heights, Michigan

Madison Heights, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 2 miles E of Royal Oak, Michigan and 11 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city is included in the Detroit metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 31,101 people lived in Madison Heights.

Madison Heights History

Madison Heights was originally a part of the Royal Oak Township. It was incorporated as a city on January 17, 1955. Over the years, a large number of commercial and industrial businesses have sprung up in this city.

Madison Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Cranbrook Art Museum
  • Pewabic Pottery
  • Ferndale Historical Museum
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Mark Twain Park
  • Red Oaks Waterpark

Things To Do In Madison Heights

Historical sites near the city of Madison Heights include the Historic Fort Wayne, the Fox Theater Building and Cranbrook, which is home to the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. Children will particularly enjoy visiting the Detroit Zoo and the Red Oaks Waterpark.

Madison Heights Transportation

Air transportation is available at the Detroit City Airport.

Madison Heights Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are available at the Macomb Community College, the University of Phoenix-Detroit Campus, the Lawrence Technological University, and the Oakland Community College.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Madison Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Madison Heights Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Madison Heights, MI

Comparing Madison Heights 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
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime63

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