At a Glance
Median Income
$53,056
$25,443 per capita
Home Value
$132,700
Zillow: $264,968
Median Rent
$668/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.9% smoking rate
How Addison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Addison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Addison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Addison residents earn a median household income of $53,056 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,443. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Addison is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,968. Median rent is $668/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
9.8% of adults in Addison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Addison has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population585
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,056
Per Capita$25,443
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$2,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$668
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$264,968
Housing Units294
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,040 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Addison was founded in 1834.
The median home in Addison was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.