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Michigan
Melvindale
Population 12,554
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Michigan
Southgate
Population 29,366
Melvindale, MI vs Southgate, MI
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Melvindale, MI | Southgate, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,554 | 29,366 |
| Median Household Income | $42,185 | $66,118 |
| Median Rent | $1,110/mo | $1,120/mo |
| Median Home Value | $125,800 | $173,600 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 100 | 100 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 61.3% | 39.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.1% | 9.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% (county) | 3.5% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 366 | 374 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,041 | 1,492 |
| Median AQI | 54 | 54 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 132 | 132 |
| Summer Highs | 82°F | 82°F |
| Winter Lows | 20°F | 22°F |
| Snowfall | 31 in/yr | 54 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 18.7 | 16.9 |
| College Degree Rate | 14% | 21.5% |
| Foreign-Born % | 22.5% | 6.2% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -4.1% | -3.6% |
Melvindale, MI
Southgate, MI
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.