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Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area

MI · 127 cities · 2,909,590 population

2,909,590 Total Population
127 Cities & Towns
$85,174 Avg Income
$258,685 Avg Home Value
$1,169 Avg Rent
34.4% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro

Detroit, MI

Pop 636,644
Income $39,575
Home $76,800

Warren, MI

Pop 138,128
Income $63,741
Home $181,900

Sterling Heights, MI

Pop 133,473
Income $78,429
Home $260,700

Dearborn, MI

Pop 107,846
Income $65,192
Home $205,900

Livonia, MI

Pop 94,058
Income $96,317
Home $265,300

Troy, MI

Pop 87,307
Income $119,299
Home $396,800

Westland, MI

Pop 84,155
Income $62,216
Home $176,500

Farmington Hills, MI

Pop 83,316
Income $101,863
Home $333,200

Rochester Hills, MI

Pop 76,086
Income $119,054
Home $377,400

Southfield, MI

Pop 76,025
Income $65,848
Home $226,900

Novi, MI

Pop 66,224
Income $110,938
Home $399,100

Taylor, MI

Pop 62,405
Income $59,537
Home $141,200

The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area is the 19th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 2,909,590 spread across 127 cities and towns in MI. Anchored by Detroit, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area earn an average household income of $85,174, while the average home value sits at $258,685. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,169 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro reports an average violent crime rate of 281.7 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,810.0 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 48.8°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 7.9%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 127 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature48.8°F
Avg January Temp24.5°F
Avg July Temp72.2°F
Avg Annual Precipitation34.2"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate281.7 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1810.0 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.6%
Avg Poverty Rate7.9%
Avg Median Age41.7

All 127 Cities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area

1 Detroit MI 636,644
2 Warren MI 138,128
3 Sterling Heights MI 133,473
4 Dearborn MI 107,846
5 Livonia MI 94,058
6 Troy MI 87,307
7 Westland MI 84,155
8 Farmington Hills MI 83,316
9 Rochester Hills MI 76,086
10 Southfield MI 76,025
11 Novi MI 66,224
12 Taylor MI 62,405
13 Dearborn Heights MI 62,099
14 Pontiac MI 61,914
15 St. Clair Shores MI 58,287
16 Royal Oak MI 57,880
17 Roseville MI 47,240
18 Lincoln Park MI 39,511
19 Eastpointe MI 34,003
20 Southgate MI 29,551
21 Oak Park MI 29,370
22 Port Huron MI 28,724
23 Madison Heights MI 28,411
24 Allen Park MI 28,128
25 Hamtramck MI 27,830
26 Garden City MI 26,910
27 Inkster MI 25,602
28 Romulus MI 24,951
29 Auburn Hills MI 24,911
30 Wyandotte MI 24,593
31 Birmingham MI 21,612
32 Ferndale MI 19,156
33 Trenton MI 18,242
34 Wayne MI 17,413
35 Wixom MI 17,126
36 Grosse Pointe Woods MI 16,177
37 Mount Clemens MI 15,567
38 Harper Woods MI 15,205
39 Berkley MI 15,084
40 Hazel Park MI 14,945
41 Fraser MI 14,604
42 Rochester MI 12,939
43 Woodhaven MI 12,761
44 Melvindale MI 12,605
45 Riverview MI 12,269
46 New Baltimore MI 12,060
47 Fenton MI 11,950
48 South Lyon MI 11,825
49 Farmington MI 11,472
50 Grosse Pointe Park MI 11,394
51 Clawson MI 11,314
52 Beverly Hills MI 10,507
53 Flat Rock MI 10,418
54 Howell MI 10,074
55 Grosse Pointe Farms MI 9,957
56 Marysville MI 9,942
57 Plymouth MI 9,234
58 Ecorse MI 9,170
59 Lapeer MI 9,053
60 Highland Park MI 8,798
61 Center Line MI 8,448
62 Grand Blanc MI 7,995
63 Brighton MI 7,576
64 Walled Lake MI 7,275
65 River Rouge MI 7,092
66 Milford MI 6,467
67 New Haven MI 6,341
68 Huntington Woods MI 6,322
69 Lake Fenton MI 6,168
70 Northville MI 6,080
71 Holly MI 5,971
72 Swartz Creek MI 5,856
73 Richmond MI 5,839
74 St. Clair MI 5,581
75 Grosse Pointe MI 5,561
76 Utica MI 5,184
77 Gibraltar MI 4,937
78 Pearl Beach MI 4,846
79 Wolverine Lake MI 4,476
80 Bloomfield Hills MI 4,412
81 Algonac MI 4,152
82 Linden MI 4,150
83 Lathrup Village MI 4,049
84 Marine City MI 4,047
85 Belleville MI 3,961
86 Imlay City MI 3,706
87 Romeo MI 3,654
88 Durand MI 3,485
89 Oxford MI 3,478
90 Rockwood MI 3,189
91 Lake Orion MI 2,873
92 Almont MI 2,830
93 Keego Harbor MI 2,747
94 Carleton MI 2,635
95 Franklin MI 2,610
96 Pleasant Ridge MI 2,607
97 Village of Grosse Pointe Shores MI 2,589
98 Argentine MI 2,357
99 Orchard Lake Village MI 2,298
100 Goodrich MI 2,024
101 Pinckney MI 1,920
102 South Rockwood MI 1,891
103 Armada MI 1,876
104 Marlette MI 1,771
105 Sylvan Lake MI 1,672
106 Bingham Farms MI 1,652
107 Ortonville MI 1,353
108 North Branch MI 1,199
109 Dryden MI 1,125
110 Memphis MI 1,107
111 Fostoria MI 1,081
112 Attica MI 863
113 Village of Clarkston MI 842
114 Metamora MI 761
115 Columbiaville MI 734
116 Hartland MI 722
117 Byron MI 654
118 Maybee MI 654
119 Millers Lake MI 505
120 Gaines MI 487
121 Barnes Lake MI 468
122 Lennon MI 397
123 Otter Lake MI 387
124 Leonard MI 359
125 Clifford MI 297
126 Lake Angelus MI 277
127 Emmett MI 213