Life in Madison Heights research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Madison Heights over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Madison Heights:
The population in Madison Heights is 28,411.
The median home value in Madison Heights is $216,266.
The median income in Madison Heights is $66,726.
The cost of living in Madison Heights is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Madison Heights is $1,138.
The unemployment rate in Madison Heights is 2.8%.
The poverty rate in Madison Heights is 11.3%.
The average high in Madison Heights is 58.9° and the average low is 40.8°.
Crime in Madison Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Madison Heights. Key points include:
There were 489 total crimes in Madison Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison Heights is 1,734.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison Heights is 276.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison Heights is 1,458.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Madison Heights is -18.14% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Madison Heights / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 489 | 1,734.8 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 78 | 276.7 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 7.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 28.4 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 62 | 220.0 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 411 | 1,458.1 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 32 | 113.5 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 309 | 1,096.2 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 70 | 248.3 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Madison Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Madison Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Madison Heights is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Madison Heights is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Madison Heights is $216,266.
The median income in Madison Heights is $66,726.
| Living Expense | Madison Heights | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 85 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 99 | 100 | |
The average high in Madison Heights is 58.9° and the average low is 40.8°.
There are 69.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.9 inches of precipitation each year with 32.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Madison Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.2 |
The current population in Madison Heights is 28,411. The population has decreased -5.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,411 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 28,521 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 28,719 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 30,000 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 30,120 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 30,226 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 30,173 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 30,168 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 30,123 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 30,028 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 29,933 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 29,854 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 29,850 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 29,954 | - |
79.3% White with 22,542 White residents.
7.4% African American with 2,115 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 30 American Indian residents.
7.4% Asian with 2,093 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 26 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 186 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 921 Two Or More residents.
1.8% Hispanic with 498 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Madison Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 73.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 7.4% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 5.7% | 19.0% |
Madison Heights is 49.6% female with 14,080 female residents.
Madison Heights is 50.4% male with 14,331 male residents.
| Gender | Madison Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Madison Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Madison Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.2% of households in Madison Heights earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Madison Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Madison Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Madison Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Madison Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.1% of households in Madison Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.6% of households in Madison Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Madison Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Madison Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Madison Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Madison Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.1% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 9.0% | 12.6% |