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Melvindale is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with a population of approximately 12,851.

Population12,554
Median Home Value$125,800
Median Income$41,356
Area2.73 sq mi

How Melvindale Ranks

#3
Highest Paying Jobsin Michigan
$85,400
#4
Most Jobsin Michigan
1.91 per capita

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NewsAPR 15, 2026

Subway damaged in overnight storm that rips through Melvindale

Subway damaged in overnight storm that rips through Melvindale The Detroit News

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NewsAPR 15, 2026

Downriver community of Melvindale hit hard by storms, wind

Downriver community of Melvindale hit hard by storms, wind The Detroit News

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NewsFEB 12, 2026

'Filing a grievance:' Melvindale police officer fired over misconduct allegations

'Filing a grievance:' Melvindale police officer fired over misconduct allegations FOX 2 Detroit

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