At a Glance
Median Income
$59,583
$48,332 per capita
Home Value
$307,100
Zillow: $426,239
Median Rent
$733/mo
16.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
2,695/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 sunny days/yr
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+
2.9 / 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 $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,332. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,695 business establishments, including 832 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Detroit is $307,100 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,239. Median rent is $733/month, with 16.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Detroit reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,695/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Detroit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Detroit has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population108
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$48,332
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$23,937M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
B+
Home Value$307,100
Rent$733
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$426,239
Housing Units305
Rent Burden16.0%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property2,695/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain93.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,593 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Detroit was built in 1989.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 832 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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