Data story · 2026
The homes of Madison Heights, 2026
Kinds of homes, bedrooms, new building and vacancy for Madison Heights, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Oakland County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Homes that are single-family houses
- 67.2%
- Homes in buildings of 20 or more units
- 4.4%
- Homes with four or more bedrooms
- 6.4%
- Homes built in 2020 or later
- 0.4%
Hazel Park has the highest homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant, 88.4%, and Royal Oak the lowest, 64.8%
Homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant
| Group | Homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant |
|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | 66.9% |
| Troy | 70.9% |
| Royal Oak | 64.8% |
| Hazel Park | 88.4% |
| Warren | 75.0% |
| Clawson | 75.5% |
Here is what the numbers say. For homes that are single-family houses, Madison Heights comes in at 67.2%, against 67.7% across Oakland County and 69.8% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 17th lowest of 56 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.
The rest of the numbers
For homes with four or more bedrooms, Madison Heights comes in at 6.4%, against 26.8% across Oakland County and 21.3% for Metro Detroit. That is the 2nd lowest of 56 communities in Oakland County.
For homes built in 2020 or later, Madison Heights comes in at 0.4%, against 1.1% across Oakland County and 0.8% for Metro Detroit. That is the 8th lowest of 45 communities in Oakland County.
For homes standing vacant, Madison Heights comes in at 8.4%, against 5.5% across Oakland County and 8.2% for Metro Detroit. That is the 7th highest of 55 communities in Oakland County.
Next door
Sterling Heights nearby comes in at 66.9% for homes that are single-family houses. Troy nearby comes in at 70.9% for homes that are single-family houses.
Royal Oak nearby comes in at 64.8% for homes that are single-family houses.
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. Stay tuned.
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.