187th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in River Rouge, MI
A typical home in River Rouge costs about $986 a month, 28.8% of the median household income of $41,053. That makes River Rouge the 36th most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 187th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $839
- Median home value
- $65,100
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,133
- Of income on housing
- 28.8%
River Rouge against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | River Rouge | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $839 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $65,100 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,133 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $41,053 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 28.8% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 36th most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near River Rouge
The towns around River Rouge, each with its own page.
- Detroit Rent $1,074 · Home $83,900 197th most affordable in the metro
- Ecorse Rent $840 · Home $65,400 188th most affordable in the metro
- Melvindale Rent $1,110 · Home $125,800 194th most affordable in the metro
- Lincoln Park Rent $1,023 · Home $131,000 141st most affordable in the metro
- Allen Park Rent $1,246 · Home $183,700 87th most affordable in the metro
- Wyandotte Rent $972 · Home $166,900 74th most affordable in the metro
- Dearborn Rent $1,327 · Home $218,800 180th most affordable in the metro
- Southgate Rent $1,120 · Home $173,600 155th most affordable in the metro
Living in River Rouge
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River Rouge cost of living questions
5 questions
Is River Rouge, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in River Rouge takes 28.8% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 187th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in River Rouge?
The median gross rent is $839 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 30% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in River Rouge?
Owners put the median home value at $65,100, 74% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,133 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in River Rouge?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical River Rouge home at $986 a month calls for about $39,000 a year. The median household here earns $41,053.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for River Rouge. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.