Living in Dearborn, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dearborn · Census data 2020–2024
Dearborn has 107,423 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $65,324 (10% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $218,800, the median rent is $1,327/month.
Dearborn at a glance
- Population
- 107,423
- Median age
- 33.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,324State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $218,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,327/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Dearborn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dearborn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dearborn the median home value is $218,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,672 a month in housing costs.
Dearborn median household income
The median household income in Dearborn is $65,324 and the income per person is $30,588. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Dearborn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39,394
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.92
Dearborn demographics
- Population
- 107,423
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 36,695
- Foreign-born
- 30.3%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dearborn ›
Education in Dearborn
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Dearborn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dearborn
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Dearborn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn | 107,423 | $65,324 | $218,800 | $1,327 |
| Melvindale | 12,554 | $42,185 | $125,800 | $1,110 |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | $81,655 | $183,700 | $1,246 |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | $60,391 | $185,100 | $1,331 |
| Lincoln Park | 39,257 | $58,616 | $131,000 | $1,023 |
| River Rouge | 7,008 | $41,053 | $65,100 | $839 |
| Ecorse | 9,064 | $40,241 | $65,400 | $840 |
| Inkster | 25,428 | $39,252 | $80,400 | $1,170 |
| Garden City | 26,739 | $67,294 | $168,800 | $1,150 |
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What is the median household income in Dearborn, MI?
The median household income in Dearborn is $65,324, 10% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dearborn?
The median home value in Dearborn is $218,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Dearborn?
The median gross rent in Dearborn is $1,327 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Dearborn, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Dearborn?
The median age in Dearborn is 33.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Dearborn?
The average commute to work in Dearborn is 22 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dearborn?
The unemployment rate in Dearborn is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dearborn?
34.6% of adults in Dearborn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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