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River Rouge, Michigan houses and real estate market data.
Houses in River Rouge, MI (Wayne County) — Census median home value $55,900, county listing prices down about 3.1% over the past year. Market data for River Rouge houses and the broader area.
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River Rouge, MI is in Wayne County, Michigan — this guide covers houses in River Rouge and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,092, with a median household income of $32,568. Census data puts River Rouge houses at a median value of $55,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Wayne County's current median listing price runs $155,000, down about 3.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
River Rouge housing market
River Rouge is in Wayne County, Michigan. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in River Rouge and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$55,900
Population (Census ACS)
7,092
Median household income
$32,568
County price trend (2025)
5.27% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
River Rouge market snapshot
Population
7,092
County
Wayne County
Median Household Income
$32,568
Median Home Value (city)
$55,900
Median Listing Price (Wayne County)
$155,000
Median Gross Rent
$759/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts River Rouge's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $55,900. Separately, Wayne County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $155,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Wayne County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.27% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
River Rouge has an estimated population of 7,092 and a median household income of $32,568, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
River Rouge's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 28% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
River Rouge data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,092
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$55,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$32,568
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$759
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.27%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$155,000
Census place type
city
County
Wayne County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.67 sq mi
Census GEOID
2668760
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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River Rouge FAQ
What are houses worth in River Rouge, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in River Rouge at $55,900. Wayne County's current median listing price runs $155,000, down about 3.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in River Rouge, MI?
For owner-occupied houses in River Rouge, Census ACS data shows a median value of $55,900. Active listing prices in Wayne County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in River Rouge, MI?
River Rouge houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Wayne County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of River Rouge, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts River Rouge's population at approximately 7,092.
What's the median rent in River Rouge, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in River Rouge at approximately $759 per month.
What is the median household income in River Rouge, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in River Rouge at approximately $32,568.
Is the River Rouge housing market growing?
Wayne County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.27% annual change in 2025.
Is River Rouge, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts River Rouge's median home value at about 1.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 28% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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