Melvindale, Michigan
Melvindale is a city of 12,554 people in Wayne County, Michigan, founded in 1924.
Why visit Melvindale
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 74 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include US 12 Bridges, Uniroyal Giant Tire, Dearborn City Hall Complex and Fair Lane.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Melvindale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Melvindale
Melvindale is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring, Downriver suburb of Detroit, Melvindale is located roughly 8 miles (12.9 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 12,851.
From the Wikipedia article Melvindale, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
US 12 Bridges
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Uniroyal Giant Tire
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
American roadside attraction
Museums and landmarks17
Dearborn City Hall Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Former city hall of Dearborn, Michigan, US
Fair Lane
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Henry Ford's estate in Dearborn, Michigan
Ford River Rouge Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Industrial park in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Fort Street–Pleasant Street and Norfolk & Western Railroad Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Lincoln Park Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Mellus Newspapers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Springwells Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
The Dearborn Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Luxurious historic hotel, conceived by Henry Ford
The Henry Ford
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Museum of history in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
West Jefferson Avenue–Rouge River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
NRHP-listed bridge in Michigan
West Vernor-Lawndale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Human settlement in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Ste. Claire
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Council Point Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States
John D. Dingell Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Michigan, United States of America
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes74
Happy's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
2630 Oakwood Boulevard, Melvindale
Mo-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-22:00
The Streatery
Restaurant · Barbecue, Burger, Grill · 1.8 mi
5955 Allen Road, Allen Park
Tu-Th, Sa 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-00:00
Zukin's Rib Shack
Restaurant · Chicken, Pizza · 0.8 mi
967 Dix Highway, Detroit
Tu-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 14:00-22:00
La Salsa
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
1310 Oakwood Boulevard
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
62 more on the map.
History
Melvindale began as the unincorporated settlement of Oakwood Heights in the northwestern part of Ecorse Township in the early 1920s. The subdivision was designed to house workers from the nearby Ford River Rouge Plant in the city of Dearborn. The city was named after one of the original developers of the settlement, Melvin Wilkinson. The eastern part of Oakwood Heights was annexed by the city of Detroit in 1922, and the remainder was incorporated as the village of Melvindale the same year. In 1933, the village incorporated as a city.
From the History section of Melvindale, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Comfort Inn & Suites Allen Park - Dearborn
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
3600 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park
Allen Park Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
14887 Southfield Road, Allen Park
The Leo Collection
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1805 John A Papalas Drive, Lincoln Park
Churches and places of worship16
Crosspoint Freewill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
4015 Allen Road, Allen Park
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Melvindale High School
School · 1.2 mi
4500 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary
School · 3.3 mi
5277 Calhoun St, Dearborn
Academy For Business And Technology High School
School · 0.8 mi
19625 Wood St, Melvindale
Healthcare8
Detroit Sinus Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
14575 Southfield Road, Allen Park
Best Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
14551 Southfield Road, Allen Park
Map of Melvindale
233 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 | 2.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dearborn (4 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
Wayne County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Allen Park 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Lincoln Park 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Dearborn 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Dearborn Heights 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Inkster 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Detroit 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Garden City 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Hamtramck 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Livonia 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Ferndale 13 mi north, about 21 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
- Melvindale Civic Center, Rmhermen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shops on Oakwood Blvd at sunset in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shopping complex on Oakwood Blvd in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parking lot for Oakwood Food Center in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shops in Melvindale Downtown on Oakwood Blvd, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Restaurants at intersection of Allen Road and Oakwood Blvd in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traffic light at intersection of Allen Road and Oakwood Blvd in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Comerica Bank off Allen Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Signs for Allen Road and Oakwood Boulevard in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 7 Eleven and Comerica Bank on Allen Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking down Allen Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BP gas station and Allen Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Allen Road from BP gas station in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Melvindale Liquor on Allen Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shops on Allen Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakwood Blvd & Hanna St, Melvindale, Michigan (2014-02-23), Amin Eshaiker, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puddle on Oakwood Boulevard and Dix Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Martel and Allen Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westland Dog Food on Oakwood Boulevard in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United States Post Office in Melvindale on Allen Road, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance to Melvindale at intersection of Allen Road and Greenfield Road, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- News crew at fire scene, Melvindale, Michigan, Rmhermen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire damage after Melvindale natural gas fire, Rmhermen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Melvindale Civic Arena from Wood Street, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rouge River and Greenfield Rd in Melvindale (2), Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of intersection of Greenfield Road and Allen Road in Melvindale, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tires shop on Schaefer Road in Melvindale MI, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capacity Warehouse in Melvindale MI (2), Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HenryFordEstateSWSide, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- FortStreetPleasantStBridge, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JeffersonRougeRiverBridge, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Dearborn City Hall, Michigan Avenue, Fordson, Dearborn, MI, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- LincolnParkMiPostOffice, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Henry Ford 2011, Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SpringwellsPark1, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DEARBORN SKYLINE. FORD RIVER ROUGE PLANT IN BACKGROUND, Joe Clark, Public domain
- Vernor-Lawndale Detroit 1, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dearborn Inn, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MellusNewspaperBuildingLincolnParkMiDEMOLISHED, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I94 US12 bridgeA, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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