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Melvindale, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 2 miles S of Dearborn, Michigan (center to center) and 7 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Melvindale is home to some 10,735 residents.
In Melvindale, about 44% of adults are married. People in Melvindale have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
In 2000, Melvindale had a median family income of $46,759.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Melvindale. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Melvindale can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Melvindale was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Melvindale, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Melvindale, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Melvindale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Senior Citizens |  | |
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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