73875 Fulton Street, Armada, MI - 1913, 1913
Armada’s story
193 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1913.
- 1833Armada is settled
ArmadaMI
24% more nonprofits per person than the typical Michigan town.
Population
1,681
2025 Census estimate · −1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$379K
+3.8% in a year
Household income
$102K
median
Median age
41.1
years
Jobs based here
574
Balanced
Is Armada a good place to live?
The best of Armada’s subject grades are an A for schools and an A− for incomes and safety. Armada’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, where Michigan’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Armada has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Armada stand out
Where Armada beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Armada3.8
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical MI town3.1
Civic lifeA−
24% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Michigan town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Armada1.2
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
72% less violent crime than MI
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
0historic places
HistoryA−
Settled in 1833
A long history
A history going back 193 years.
How Armada grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Armada is from typical.
SchoolsBeat 91% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SafetyA−Open →HealthHenry Ford Macomb Hospital 16.5 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 36% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.5 of 20; 7.4% of households have no car; 1.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trailsC−Open →History1 notable person born hereA−Open →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Armada: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Armada, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Armada water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Armada’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereArmada Township ClerkArmada Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP code4800548005 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Armada.
HousingCost of living grade B
Armada’s typical home value is about $379K
The typical Armada home is worth about $379,000, up 3.8% in a year, 44% above the Michigan typical home. 86% of Armada households own their home, close to Michigan’s towns (84%) and above U.S. towns (73%).
$379KZillow home value
| Armada | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,061 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Armada$379K
Michigan$264K
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyA−
Armada reports less crime per resident than 78% of U.S. towns
Armada’s property crime rate is 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
78%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Armada | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.4 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.2 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Armada1.2
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Armada2.4
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
78th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthB+
Residents of Armada are healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Armada beats the Michigan average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 82% of adults had a checkup this year in Armada.
74%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Armada | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 80% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Armada | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.9% |
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
16.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Michigan overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide). 38% of Armada adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
41.1median age · MI 40.2
| Armada | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 26% | 29% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
ArmadaMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school26%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s29%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 43% and 64% women
The Census survey reached too few of Armada’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.4 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Armada | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.7% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.8% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.1% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.4% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.6% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.1% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.5% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,700, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Armada, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Armada has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 17° and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–33°
Spring36–56°
Summer60–80°
Fall43–60°
Oct 20
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Armada has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Armada for work: only 5% work in town. The median household income in Armada is $102,000. Jobs based in Armada fell to 574 in 2021, 74 fewer than in 2011.
5%work in town
| Armada | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.7% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Armada5%
Armada Township8%
Sterling Heights7%
Clinton Township7%
Shelby Township6%
21 mi
median commute distance
574
jobs based in Armada
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 56% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Low risk in Armada, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Armada since 2004.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2004
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsC−
Armada has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 467 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Armada Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Armada
20pages on Armada
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 91% of MI districtsSafetyA−1.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than MI on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$379K typical home · up 3.8% in a yearWork & commuteA−$102K median household income · 574 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 36% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Armada; the nearest are
Rochester UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester Hills18 mi$29,196 tuitionOakland UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rochester Hills20.6 mi$15,262 in-state tuitionOakland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Auburn Hills22.1 mi$3,020 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Armada residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
About Armada
Village in Michigan, United States
Armada ( ar-MAY-də) is a village in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,684 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Armada Township. It is best known for its annual Armada Fair.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1833
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 748 ft
- ZIP code
- 48005
- Area code
- 586
Questions about Armada
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Armada, MI a good place to live?
24% more nonprofits per person than the typical Michigan town.
Is Armada, MI expensive?
That is 4.9 years of the area's median household income ($76,664 across the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.