Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Deerfield is a small town in Michigan with a population of 889. Residents earn $73,462 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Deerfield receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Deerfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Deerfield is $73,462, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Deerfield is $159,200, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Deerfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,462 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,926 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,164 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,514 |
| County GDP | $8,136M |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Healthcare | 282 |
| Retail | 371 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.86% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $159,200 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,429 |
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.6% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Homeownership | 87.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.86% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8902°N, 83.7789°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26115 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 936/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.5% |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Retail Stores | 371 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |