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River Rouge, Michigan

Introduction to River Rouge, Michigan

River Rouge, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 4 miles SE of Dearborn, Michigan (center to center) and 6 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. An estimated 9,917 people live in the city.

River Rouge History

River Rouge is located on the Detroit and Rouge Rivers. Wayne County, which was the first county formed during the formation of the Northwest Territories, was named after "Mad Anthony Wayne", an American General. Officially incorporated in 1796, the boundaries of Wayne County stretched from the mouth of the Cuyahoga River in the east to Fort Wayne in the west.

River Rouge and Nearby Attractions

  • City Hall Coney Island
  • Kensington Metropark
  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Detroit Science Center
  • Proud Lake State Recreation Area
  • Detroit Historical Museum

Things To Do In River Rouge

River Rouge has several park including Lower Huron Metropolitan Park and Maybury State Park. Lower Huron Metropolitan Park has a golf course, tennis and basketball court, water slide, camping, hiking, and picnicking areas. Those interested in films can visit the Walk-in Movies for a unique experience. The Detroit Historical Museum and Fort Wayne are frequently visited by those interested in history. Other historical sites nearby include Fox Theater Building and Pewabic Pottery.

River Rouge Transportation

Flights are available from Detroit City Airport.

River Rouge Higher Education

Colleges near River Rouge include Wayne State University, Marygrove College, the University of Detroit Mercy, and Henry Ford Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyRiver Rouge Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyRiver Rouge Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of River Rouge, MI

Comparing River Rouge 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population87
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes66
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12
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