Just north on the I-75 from Detroit, Madison Heights--Oakland County's 14th largest community with 31,000 people. The city was incorporated in 1955 and is now home to well over 1,000 comemrcial and industrial businesses.

Madison Heights residents are proud of their city, and their award winning city government efforts have not gone unnoticed. For 11 years in a row, they've received Distinguished Annual Budge Presentation Awards from the Government Finance Officers Association. For 10 years in a row, they've received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Madison Heights also enjoys an A1 bond rating from Moody's and an AA- bond rating from Standard and Poor's.

With such powerful financial success, Madison Heights has great services, a stable budget, and some of the lowest taxes in the county. Industrially, the city also has the highest industrial occupancy rate with a 89.16% rating in 2003.

Parks and recreation are also key to life in Madison Heights. You can enjoy many parks and summer festivals that draw thousands of people each year. Throw in some great shopping, entertainment, and dining venues and you've got all you need in a city.