Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Center Line
Center Line, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$850
Population
8,043
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Center Line celebrates its independence with yearly festival
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Center Line is a city in Macomb County, approximately 17 miles out from Detroit. The city is encompassed by its neighbor Warren. Every year, Center Line celebrates its independence from Warren with an Independence Day festival. The festival includes live musical performances, fun children’s activities and crafts, a carnival, food and beverage tents, and a fireworks show.
The residents of Center Line enjoy the green spaces that are Saint Clement Field and Miller Park. Many markets, shops, and restaurants are located here. The Detroit Zoo, University of Detroit Mercy, and Coleman A. Young International Airport is just a short drive away by way of Interstate 696.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,903
Average: $59,877
Education
1,055
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,104
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Center Line has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Center Line, MI is $544 for a studio, $850 for one bedroom, and $940 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Center Line has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$850/month
795 Sq Ft
House
$1,631/month
895 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
358 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
500 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
663 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
57 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo
- Detroit Zoo
- Freedom Hill County Park
- Palmer Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.