About 48% of Center Line households rent, roughly 1,800 homes out of 3,700.
| Population | 8,463 |
| Households that rent | 1,774 (47.8%) |
| Median home value | $156,600 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013). Center Line has too few rentals for a reliable Census rent estimate, so none is shown.
| ZIP code | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds |
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| 48015 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,290 | $1,400 |
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These are the fair market rents HUD sets for fiscal year 2027, used for housing choice voucher payments. HUD sets them a little below the middle of the market and includes utilities, so a well-kept home may rent for more. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY 2027. The ZIP codes shown cover Center Line; a ZIP code can extend into neighboring communities.
The City of Center Line requires non-owner occupied buildings to be registered every year and inspected every two years. For residential property the code covers single-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings.
- Registration: Non-owner occupied residential buildings must be registered with the city by March 31 of each year.
- Inspection cycle: The building department inspects non-owner occupied residential buildings, including individual dwelling units, on a biennial basis.
- Certificate: No person may occupy a non-owner occupied residential building or dwelling unit without a certificate of compliance.
- Local agent: Not stated. The registration form has an agent or manager section.
Questions about the registration form go to the City of Center Line at 586-757-6800.
Sources: City of Center Line Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article VIII and City of Center Line, Permits, Applications and Forms.
Official sources for this page were last checked on November 5, 2026.
Center Line Public Schools and Van Dyke Public Schools both serve addresses in Center Line, so the district depends on the address. Van Dyke Avenue (M-53) runs north and south through the city, Ten Mile Road crosses it east and west, and I-696 runs along the north side with an interchange at Van Dyke. The city’s master plan describes Center Line as predominantly a single-family residential community, surrounded by the City of Warren. Center Line addresses use ZIP code 48015.
Sources: City of Center Line, Master Plan, Macomb County, 2024 school district millage calculations (Michigan Department of Treasury form L-4028) and U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area to place relationship file.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Warren, Eastpointe, Madison Heights, Hazel Park and Roseville. See every community we serve in Macomb County.
What is the average rent in Center Line, MI?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median rent for Center Line. Across Macomb County the median gross rent is $1,211 per month, according to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey. A free rental analysis gives a figure for a specific address.
Do I need to register my rental property in Center Line?
Yes. Center Line requires all non-owner occupied residential buildings to be registered with the city by March 31 of each year, and a certificate of compliance is required for occupancy.
How often does Center Line inspect rental properties?
Center Line’s code requires the building department to inspect non-owner occupied residential buildings, including the individual dwelling units, on a biennial basis.
How many homes in Center Line are rentals?
About 48% of occupied homes in Center Line are rented, roughly 1,800 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Center Line properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Center Line and across Macomb County.
How do I find out what my Center Line home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.
