At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$19,972 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
Zillow: $243,367
Median Rent
$542/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.5% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Detroit residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,972. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Detroit is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,367. Median rent is $542/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
7.8% of adults in Detroit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Detroit has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population546
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$19,972
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$442M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent$542
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$243,367
Housing Units282
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death19,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation481 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute49 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Detroit was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.