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River Rouge, MI
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Near National Park
About River Rouge
River Rouge is a suburb in the Detroit Metro Area and in the Wayne County. It has a population of 7,465 and a population density of 2,839, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the Detroit Metro median age and 3 years below the national average.
River Rouge has a median home value of $72,500, which is 70% below the Metro average.The average rent of $999 is 30% below the metro average rent and 6% below the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Detroit. The average household income in River Rouge is $22,664 , which is 64% below the Metro average household income and 65% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in River Rouge is 2. River Rouge also has a crime index 119 that is above the Metro average and above the National average.
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Demographics
River Rouge's population is made up of 27% married, 50% single, 17% divorced and 6% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 32%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 30%. Homeowners make up 50% of the population in River Rouge.
- 50% Male
- 50% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in River Rouge is $16,835. The Median Household Income is $24,023 and the River Rouge Unemployment Rate is 18%.
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Crime Data
River Rouge crime index is 121 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in River Rouge.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.