At a Glance
Median Income
$65,192
$29,900 per capita
Home Value
$205,900
Zillow: $247,561
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
2,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
19.2% smoking rate
How Dearborn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dearborn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dearborn 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
Dearborn residents earn a median household income of $65,192 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,900. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dearborn is $205,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,561. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 35.8% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Dearborn reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,030/100K. The murder rate is 1.0/100K.
Education
34.3% of adults in Dearborn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dearborn has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population107,846
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density4,447/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born29.4%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,192
Per Capita$29,900
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,900
Rent$1,264
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$247,561
Housing Units38,724
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property2,030/100K
Murder1.0/100K
Assault234/100K
Burglary115/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation597 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Dearborn was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
29.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.