This city not far from Detroit may best be known as the hometown of Henry Ford. Dearborn is a city on the eastern side of Michigan located in Wayne County. It is 9 miles away from Detroit.
DEARBORN, MI POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS
The 2020 the population of Dearborn was 94,328. Dearborn is not that diverse of place with 85% White, 5% Nlack and 3.16% Multi-racial residents. Married couples account for 52.3% of households in this city, and 68.3% of people own a home in Dearborn. Wondering if Dearborn is a safe place to live? Dearborn’s crime rate is 22% lower than the national average.
DEARBORN, MI, COST OF LIVING
If you’re thinking about moving, you are probably wondering how far your money will go in Dearborn. In short, is this place affordable? Of course, this will depend on your income and lifestyle, but overall, Dearborn is 14% more expensive than the national average. Transportation here is 6% higher than the national average, groceries are 2% higher and housing costs 156% more here than the national average.
Homeownership in Dearborn is 68.3%, near the national average of 65.4%. The median home sale price was $220,000 – an increase of 10 percent over the previous year! Homes here are selling in about 10 days on the market. Click to see what’s available in Dearborn.
In Dearborn, approximately 28.7% of people rent their homes. The average rent cost here is $1,580 a month, which is higher than the national average of $1,302.
DEARBORN, MI WEATHER
This is may not be California, but there is plenty of nice weather here. The average summer temperature is 83.9 degrees in July. It’s has a comfort rating of 9.2 from bestplaces.net, giving the city some of the nicest weather in the state. There is 34 inches of snow each year. The average rainfall is 34 inches a year.
THINGS TO DO IN DEARBORN, MI
Here is a look at a few places to check out.
The Henry Ford
The New York Times called it one of the coolest museums. The Henry Ford is three must-see attractions: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour.
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn MI 48124
Fairlane Town Center
Take a shopping trip in one of the hottest places in Dearborn. There are 120 restaurants and stores at the Fairlane Town Center for you to choose from!
18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn MI 48126
Other things to see nearby
DEARBORN RESTAURANTS
La Pita
If you are in the mood for Mediterranean food, give La Pita a whirl!
22681 Newman St., Dearborn MI 48124
Ford’s Garage
From signature burgers like the Ford’s Signature to beer battered Fish N’ Chips, Ford’s Garage has comfort food and a cool look.
21367 Michigan Ave., Dearborn MI 48124
DEARBORN MAP
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DEARBORN, MI STATISTICS AND INFORMATION
Dearborn is located in Wayne County. Its Zip Codes are 48120, 48121, 48123, 48126 and 48128. Its elevation is 591 feet and its area is 24.5 square miles. Dearborn is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.
JOBS IN DEARBORN, MI
The median household income in Dearborn is $53,946 per year. The most popular jobs here are in office and administrative support, sales and related occupations and management occupations. The biggest industries that employ Dearborn residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance and retail trade. A staggering 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The demographic most affected by poverty here is women between ages 35 and 44.
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SCHOOLS IN DEARBORN, MI
Some of the best schools in Dearborn are Haigh Elementary and the Grosse Pointe Public School System.
There are many colleges to choose from. There is the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Henry Ford College, Wayne State University and University of Detroit Mercy. But the University of Michigan is only 45 minutes away.
Some of the top degrees are computer and information sciences, business an economics.
LIVING IN DEARBORN PROS AND CONS
Pro: Location to large city with many entertainment options
Pro: Near many institutions of higher education
Con: High poverty rate
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