At a Glance
Median Income
$39,575
$24,029 per capita
Home Value
$76,800
Zillow: $77,199
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,783/100K
4,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
22.1% 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Detroit residents earn a median household income of $39,575 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,029. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Detroit is $76,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,199. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 34.7% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Detroit reports 1,783 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 369% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,392/100K. The murder rate is 31.2/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Detroit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Detroit has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population636,644
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density4,589/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,575
Per Capita$24,029
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,800
Rent$1,034
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$77,199
Housing Units323,368
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,783/100K
Property4,392/100K
Murder31.2/100K
Assault1,472/100K
Burglary708/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation650 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations269
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Detroit was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.