Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
14%
Melvindale
Melvindale, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$899
Population
11,328
Renter Mix
44% Rent
An affordable suburb of Detroit perfect for commuters
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A suburb of Detroit, the city of Melvindale is located about 10 miles southwest of downtown and is conveniently situated between two major airports — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Windsor International Airport. Melvindale is located just south of Dearborn with easy access to TPC Michigan, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, the Henry Ford Museum, and Detroit River. This commuter-friendly suburb boasts very affordable rentals.
Residents can easily access major retailers and restaurants at nearby Fairlane Green, a popular shopping mall. Melvindale offers residents proximity to Interstates 94 and 75, making commuting to and from Detroit and nearby cities that much easier. Several local bars, bakeries, and restaurants can be found in Melvindale, along with great public schools and community parks.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,384
Average: $55,770
Education
1,302
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,283
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Melvindale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Melvindale, MI is $912 for one bedroom, $1,038 for two bedrooms, and $1,004 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melvindale has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$912/month
660 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Melvindale, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
859 Students
Julian O. Strong Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
667 Students
Academy For Business And Technology High School
Public
Grades 6-12
258 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
955 Students
Academy For Business And Technology High School
Public
Grades 6-12
258 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
- Environmental Interpretive Center
- Heritage Park
- Campus Martius Park
- Hart Plaza
Transit / Subway
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.