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Detroit, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Red River County County
Detroit, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Detroit a Good Place to Live?
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 2.0% (44% below 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 $236,124. 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.
Safety & Crime
Detroit reports 360 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,700/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.