Moving to
Madison Heights.

$1,176/mo median rent

Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,176 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices here are genuinely accessible, with a median around $199,100. That kind of affordability is rare in today's market.

2.3% unemployment

Unemployment here is 2.3%, well below the national average of 4.3%.

293 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

25 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 25.3 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 20% work from home.

34% bachelor's degree or higher

Education levels run about average, with 34% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.

14 public schools inside the boundary

There are 14 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is River Raisin National Battlefield Park (43 miles away). There are 2 national parks and sites within a day's drive.