At a Glance
Median Income
$83,214
$34,816 per capita
Home Value
$157,200
Zillow: $229,873
Median Rent
$867/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
387/100K
2,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dexter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dexter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dexter a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dexter residents earn a median household income of $83,214 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,816. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $157,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,873. Median rent is $867/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,202/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population781
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density625/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,214
Per Capita$34,816
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,200
Rent$867
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$229,873
Housing Units287
Rent Burden13.9%
Crime
F
Violent387/100K
Property2,202/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,148 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Dexter was founded in 1868.
The median home in Dexter was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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