At a Glance
Median Income
$73,462
$36,926 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
Zillow: $234,812
Median Rent
$844/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
13.8% smoking rate
How Deerfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deerfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deerfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deerfield residents earn a median household income of $73,462 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,926. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,514 business establishments, including 276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deerfield is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,812. Median rent is $844/month, with 21.6% 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 1956.
Education
14.7% of adults in Deerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deerfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population889
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density936/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,462
Per Capita$36,926
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,200
Rent$844
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$234,812
Housing Units388
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation679 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Deerfield was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.