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Michigan
Melvindale
Population 12,554
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Michigan
Dearborn Heights
Population 61,771
Melvindale, MI vs Dearborn Heights, MI
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Melvindale, MI | Dearborn Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,554 | 61,771 |
| Median Household Income | $42,185 | $60,391 |
| Median Rent | $1,110/mo | $1,331/mo |
| Median Home Value | $125,800 | $185,100 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 100 | 100 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 61.3% | 47.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.1% | 21.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% (county) | 5.2% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 366 | 387 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,041 | 1,260 |
| Median AQI | 54 | 54 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 132 | 132 |
| Summer Highs | 82°F | 82°F |
| Winter Lows | 20°F | 20°F |
| Snowfall | 31 in/yr | 31 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 18.7 | 17.2 |
| College Degree Rate | 14% | 23.8% |
| Foreign-Born % | 22.5% | 24.5% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -4.1% | -4.1% |
Melvindale, MI
Dearborn Heights, MI
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.