Detroit Beach, Michigan
Detroit Beach is a community of 2,771 people in Monroe County, Michigan.
Why visit Detroit Beach
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Edward Loranger House, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Wm. C. Sterling State Park and Frenchtown Kiwani's Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Detroit Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Detroit Beach
Detroit Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,957 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 2,771 in 2024. As an unincorporated community, Detroit Beach has no legal autonomy of its own. The CDP is located within Frenchtown Charter Township along the shores of Lake Erie.
From the Wikipedia article Detroit Beach, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Edward Loranger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
National park in Michigan, USA
St. Mary's Academy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Monroe, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay4
Tru by Hilton Monroe MI
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1731 North Dixie Highway, Monroe
History
The community of Detroit Beach was established by the Industrial Development Company in 1923 and so named in order to attract lot buyers from Detroit.
From the History section of Detroit Beach, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Monroe Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.9 mi
2222 Sandy Creek Road, Monroe
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
School · 4.8 mi
8400 Newport South Rd, Newport
Map of Detroit Beach
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 12.4 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.8 in | 13.5 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 8.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newport 4Sse (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Monroe 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Carleton 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Flat Rock 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Woodhaven 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Trenton 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Riverview 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Southgate 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Oregon 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Taylor 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Toledo 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Monroe-IHM, Notorious4life at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- LorangerHouse, Notorious4life at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Sterling 08202021 3, GregMcCollum, CC0
- Sterling 08202021 2, GregMcCollum, CC0
- Sterling 08202021 1, GregMcCollum, CC0
- December Beach - Flickr - judithjackson957, Judith Jackson, CC BY 2.0
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