At a Glance
Median Income
$103,182
$58,381 per capita
Home Value
$401,800
Zillow: $493,017
Median Rent
$1,603/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.3%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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+
3.9 / 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 $103,182 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,381. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,619 business establishments, including 839 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $401,800 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,017. Median rent is $1,603/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,490/100K.
Education
70.3% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,495
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density2,317/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,182
Per Capita$58,381
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$34,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429
Housing
A
Home Value$401,800
Rent$1,603
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$493,017
Housing Units1,781
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,490/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+28.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Dexter was founded in 1824.
The median home in Dexter was built in 1998.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 839 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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