At a Glance
Median Income
$126,000
$36,412 per capita
Home Value
$102,800
Zillow: $144,759
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.3% smoking rate
How Detroit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Detroit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Detroit a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Detroit residents earn a median household income of $126,000 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,412. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Detroit is $102,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,759. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
22.8% of adults in Detroit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Detroit has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,000
Per Capita$36,412
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$144,759
Housing Units53
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,197/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,195 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Detroit was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.