Detroit Beach, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,231 Population 3,598/sq mi density
$73,478 Median Income $30,066 per capita
$163,400 Home Value $217,214 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,478 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Detroit Beach, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,478
2% below
$30,066 per capita
Home Value
$163,400
42% below
Zillow: $217,214
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Detroit Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Detroit Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
58%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Detroit Beach a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Detroit Beach residents earn a median household income of $73,478 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,066. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% 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 Detroit Beach is $163,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,214. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

4.9% of adults in Detroit Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Detroit Beach has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,231
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density3,598/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,478
Per Capita$30,066
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,400
Rent
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$217,214
Housing Units952
Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation574 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Detroit Beach was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% 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.