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Dearborn heights, MI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Dearborn heights.

Population: 61,771 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dearborn heights, MI is $216,626 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $194,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,493/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$216,626

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,626
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+130.0%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$216,726
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$194,000
Median list price
$211,225
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
-18.9%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
173
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
75

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,493/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,085/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,015/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
7
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
Dearborn Heights School District #7, Westwood Community School District, Crestwood School District
Schools include
Bedford School, Oakley W Best Middle School, Pardee School, Annapolis High School, Polk Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
McLouth Steel Corp (9.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
70
Days with Moderate air quality
272
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
226

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,508
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
119,405
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
104,912

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (26 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,068 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
82.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,983
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
638,129
Average weekly wage
$1,426
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
955

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Dearborn heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$216,626$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$194,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,493/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,983$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dearborn heights, MI?
$216,626.
What is the median sale price in Dearborn heights, MI?
$194,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dearborn heights, MI?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Dearborn heights, MI?
Typical rent: $1,493/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dearborn heights, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Dearborn heights, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Dearborn heights, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dearborn heights, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dearborn heights, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dearborn heights, MI?
23 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dearborn heights, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dearborn heights, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dearborn heights, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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