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A diverse, central suburb with a standout Asian food corridor on John R.

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About Madison Heights

Madison Heights sits at the geographic center of southern Oakland County, bordered by Royal Oak, Ferndale, Hazel Park and Warren. It is one of metro Detroit's most diverse suburbs, and that shows up most clearly at the table: the John R Road and Dequindre corridors hold one of the region's best concentrations of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean restaurants and markets.

The city is practical and well connected. I-75 and I-696 meet at its edges, major employers and industrial parks line its north side, and Oakland Mall anchors retail just up John R. Red Oaks Waterpark and the county's Red Oaks trails give the south end green space and summer recreation.

Madison Heights rewards the explorer: some of metro Detroit's most celebrated noodle shops, bánh mì counters and bubble tea spots are unassuming storefronts on its main roads, which the Madison Heights Guide maps in detail.

What Madison Heights is known for

  • The John R / Dequindre Asian food corridor
  • Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean restaurants and markets
  • Red Oaks Waterpark
  • Central location between I-75 and I-696
  • Oakland Mall retail district

Neighborhoods and areas

  • John R corridor
  • Dequindre corridor
  • Red Oaks area
  • Lamphere district

Madison Heights questions, answered

Why is Madison Heights known for Asian food?
Decades of immigrant-owned businesses along John R Road and Dequindre created one of metro Detroit's densest concentrations of Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai and Korean restaurants and grocery markets.
Is Madison Heights near Detroit?
Yes. The city's southern border sits about two miles from the Detroit city limit at 8 Mile Road, and I-75 runs straight down to downtown.
What is Red Oaks Waterpark?
Red Oaks Waterpark is an Oakland County water park on the city's south side with slides, a wave pool and a lazy river, open in summer.

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