Welcome to Melvindale – the “Little City with the Big Heart!” Those words adorn the city’s welcome signs as visitors drive through. Although in most instances, visitors keep driving through on their way in or out of the “Motor City” of Detroit, but those astute enough to check out the community will find a hidden gem on their hands.

Located in Michigan’s Wayne County, Melvindale is a city that is part of the Greater Detroit Metropolitan Area. Melvindale is a close range of the heart of Detroit, just 7 miles northeast along Interstate Highway 75. Melvindale occupies nearly 3 square miles near the Escorse River and has an estimated population of 11,000 people.

With its close proximity to Detroit, the assembly plants of the Ford Automotive Company in nearby Allen Park, and Zug Island, Melvindale is an attractive location for many people. To top it off, Melvindale is proud to boast a safe community that is highly favored for those with families.

Melvindale is complete with excellent schools and institutions of higher education is never too far away in the Detroit Area such as Wayne State University, Wayne County Community College, and the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The city also boasts extensive parklands comprising 12 public parks for all its citizens to enjoy!