At a Glance
Median Income
$73,478
$30,066 per capita
Home Value
$163,400
Zillow: $217,214
Violent Crime
62/100K
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Detroit Beach a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 0.7% (81% 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.
Safety & Crime
Detroit Beach reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,121/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,231
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density3,598/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,478
Per Capita$30,066
Unemployment0.7%
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%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property1,121/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.