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Melvindale
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Melvindale is a compact, industrial suburb of Detroit, known for its working-class roots and friendly local spirit. With easy access to both downtown Detroit and the nearby Downriver communities, it offers a comfortable base to explore the region while enjoying small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
12,851
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.28°, -83.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,070
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-27.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
848 mm
Internet Speed
469 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
953.0
Airport
DTW
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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