Living in Madison Heights, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madison Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Madison Heights has 28,419 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $69,503 (5% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $199,100, the median rent is $1,176/month.
Madison Heights at a glance
- Population
- 28,419
- Median age
- 39State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $69,503State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $199,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,176/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Madison Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Madison Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madison Heights the median home value is $199,100, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,176 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Madison Heights median household income
The median household income in Madison Heights is $69,503 and the income per person is $42,044. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Madison Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,872
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.08
Madison Heights demographics
- Population
- 28,419
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 13,620
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madison Heights ›
Education in Madison Heights
33.9% of adults 25 and older in Madison Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madison Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Madison Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Heights | 28,419 | $69,503 | $199,100 | $1,176 |
| Royal Oak | 57,950 | $101,109 | $328,700 | $1,381 |
| Clawson | 11,374 | $88,636 | $267,100 | $1,253 |
| Hazel Park | 14,963 | $67,073 | $158,600 | $1,314 |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2,602 | $171,125 | $448,700 | $1,720 |
| Ferndale | 19,190 | $94,640 | $247,700 | $1,311 |
| Huntington Woods | 6,328 | $190,150 | $473,900 | $2,493 |
| Warren | 137,928 | $64,016 | $193,400 | $1,225 |
| Berkley | 15,149 | $116,239 | $316,700 | $1,526 |
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What is the median household income in Madison Heights, MI?
The median household income in Madison Heights is $69,503, 5% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Madison Heights?
The median home value in Madison Heights is $199,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Madison Heights?
The median gross rent in Madison Heights is $1,176 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Madison Heights, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Madison Heights?
The median age in Madison Heights is 39 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Madison Heights?
The average commute to work in Madison Heights is 25 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison Heights?
The unemployment rate in Madison Heights is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madison Heights?
33.9% of adults in Madison Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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