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MI area data

Detroit, MI

Aggregated across 25 ZIP codes in Detroit.

Population: 601,843 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Detroit, MI is $113,331 — down 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $144,475 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,311/month. 183 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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$113,331

Median home value

-7.2%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$113,331
1-year appreciation
-7.2%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
-0.7%
10-year appreciation
+108.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$134,059
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
$144,475
Median list price
$178,655
Median price per sqft
$96
1-year sale-price change
+8.8%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
3,276
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
719

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,311/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$898/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$998/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,256/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,535/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,664/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
183
Elementary schools
110
Middle schools
11
High schools
45
Charter schools
82
School districts serving the area
Capstone Academy Charter School (SDA), Detroit Public Schools Community District, University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)
Schools include
Capstone Academy Charter School SDA South Campus, Detroit School of Arts, Cass Technical High School, Spain ElementaryMiddle School, Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine

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 A03
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
Ten-Mile Drain (5.6 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)

Average annual temperature
56.7°F
Average high
63.6°F
Average low
49.3°F
Annual precipitation
37.9 in
Annual snowfall
29.6 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
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
361
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
166,403
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
133,988

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
50
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (28 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
444
Nearest airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
48
Hospitals include
HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DETROIT RECEIVING HOSPITAL, KARMANOS CANCER CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 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
1,947
Housing built before 1970
82.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,614
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

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

DetroitState medianUS median
Median home value$113,331$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$144,475$265,000$325,000
Median days on market79 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,311/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,614$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 Detroit, MI?
$113,331.
What is the median sale price in Detroit, MI?
$144,475.
How long do homes take to sell in Detroit, MI?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Detroit, MI?
Typical rent: $1,311/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Detroit, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Detroit, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A03; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Detroit, 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 Detroit, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Detroit, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Detroit, MI?
183 schools (110 elementary, 11 middle, 45 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Detroit, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Detroit, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Detroit, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Detroit

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