Center Line, MI

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Population
8,503
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
624 ft
Median Home Value
$156,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$788/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,703
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Center Line

Center Line is a small, quiet community completely surrounded by the city of Warren, about eleven miles north of downtown Detroit. Covering less than two square miles with roughly 8,500 residents, it functions as a compact enclave with a classic neighborhood feel. Most of the residential blocks feature modest, well-established homes on tree-lined streets, offering an affordable option for people who want easy access to the metro area.

Center Line, MI location

Daily life here is practical and convenient. Interstate 696 sits along the northern edge and Van Dyke Avenue runs straight through town, making commutes to downtown Detroit or nearby job hubs like the GM Tech Center very manageable. Center Line Public Schools serves most local families, and spots like Memorial Park give neighbors places to gather outdoors. Residents enjoy a low-key, small-town atmosphere while having all the shopping, dining, and amenities of larger neighboring suburbs right next door.

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