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Detroit, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
636,644
Population
4,589/sq mi density
$39,575
Median Income
$24,029 per capita
$76,800
Home Value
$74,828 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
1,965
Violent Crime/100K
4,303 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$39,575 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,800 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,965 violent crimes/100K (417% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$76,800
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
11% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.7%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
323,368
Median year built: 1947
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$76,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$74,828
Median Sale Price
$78,000
Median List Price
$109,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.7%
Owner-Occupied
50.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,034/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,318/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
68 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
418
Price Drops
21.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$67
Active Inventory
2,657
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1947
Average age of housing stock: 79 years
Homeownership Rate
49.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $76,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $74,828 |
| Median Sale Price | $78,000 |
| Median List Price | $109,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $67 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,034 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,318 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 68 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.1% |
| Homes Sold | 418 |
| Active Inventory | 2,657 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $67 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 323,368 |
| Median Year Built | 1947 |
| Rent Burden | 34.7% |