Data story · 2026
Renting in Madison Heights, 2026
What renters pay and how many are stretched for Madison Heights, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Oakland County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Median gross rent
- $1,176 a month
- Median rent as a share of renter income
- 27.1%
- Renters paying 30% or more of income
- 41.4%
- Homes in buildings of 20 or more units
- 4.4%
Troy has the highest median gross rent, Median rent as a share of renter income, Renters paying 30% or more of income, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Households that moved in since 2021, $1,602 a month, and Warren the lowest, $1,225 a month
Median gross rent, Median rent as a share of renter income, Renters paying 30% or more of income, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Households that moved in since 2021
| Group | Median gross rent, Median rent as a share of renter income, Renters paying 30% or more of income, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Households that moved in since 2021 |
|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | $1,292 a month |
| Troy | $1,602 a month |
| Royal Oak | $1,381 a month |
| Hazel Park | $1,314 a month |
| Warren | $1,225 a month |
| Clawson | $1,253 a month |
Look past the headlines and the numbers start talking. For median gross rent, Madison Heights comes in at $1,176 a month, against $1,376 a month across Oakland County.
That is the 17th lowest of 55 communities in Oakland County. For median rent as a share of renter income, Madison Heights comes in at 27.1%, against 27.8% across Oakland County.
That is the 25th lowest of 55 communities in Oakland County.
The rest of the numbers
For renters paying 30% or more of income, Madison Heights comes in at 41.4%, against 44.8% across Oakland County and 50.8% for Metro Detroit. That is the 20th lowest of 53 communities in Oakland County.
For homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Madison Heights comes in at 4.4%, against 2.8% across Oakland County and 2.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 14th highest of 42 communities in Oakland County.
For households that moved in since 2021, Madison Heights comes in at 4.6%, against 4.0% across Oakland County and 3.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 17th highest of 56 communities in Oakland County.
Next door
Sterling Heights nearby comes in at $1,292 a month for median gross rent. Troy nearby comes in at $1,602 a month for median gross rent.
Royal Oak nearby comes in at $1,381 a month for median gross rent.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare communities in Oakland County with the same figure on file.
Final word
Every place named here links to its own guide on Rebuild Detroit. That is the story so far.
Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.