At a Glance
Median Income
$87,083
$48,239 per capita
Home Value
$173,300
Zillow: $294,948
Median Rent
$859/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.1% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $87,083 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,239. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $173,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,948. Median rent is $859/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
10.2% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population359
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,083
Per Capita$48,239
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,300
Rent$859
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$294,948
Housing Units162
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,412 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dexter was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.