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Melvindale, Michigan

Introduction to Melvindale, Michigan

Melvindale, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 2 miles S of Dearborn, Michigan and 7 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, Melvindale is home to some 10,735 residents.

Melvindale History

Hubert Champaign, Edward Pepper, and Lewis Allen are believed to be the first European settlers in the region. The three men settled here in 1819. Melvindale was incorporated as a village on September 9, 1924 and re-incorporated as a city on February 6, 1933.

Melvindale and nearby Attractions

  • Fair Lane
  • Fox Theater Building
  • Lower Huron Metropolitan Park
  • Maybury State Park
  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Pewabic Pottery

Things To Do In Melvindale

There are many interesting tourist attractions situated close to the city. You can visit the historical sites and museums to learn more about the background of the city. Melvindale also has many popular parks for entertainment and relaxation.

Melvindale Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Melvindale Higher Education

Some of the universities and colleges situated close to the city are Davenport University-Eastern Region-Dearborn, Wayne State University, Marygrove College and Wayne County Community College District.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Melvindale Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Melvindale Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Melvindale, MI

Comparing Melvindale 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
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime87
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