River Rouge
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
River Rouge is a compact city in Michigan, set along the Detroit River and known for its industrial roots and resilient community spirit. The city provides a blend of residential, green spaces, and proximity to Detroit's metropolitan amenities, making it a convenient base for exploration. Visitors enjoy River Rouge's local parks, riverside views, and small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
7,224
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.27°, -83.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,705
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
100
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
284 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
15
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
279.0
Airport
YQG
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.