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Dearborn
  • Town in Michigan
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Detroit

Dearborn

#15 in Best Places to Live in Wayne County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Dearborn is a town in Michigan with a population of 107,985. Dearborn is in Wayne County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Dearborn offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Dearborn there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Dearborn and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Dearborn are above average.
    About Dearborn...
    Population
    107,985
    Town near
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $162,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,098
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      295.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      28
      40.7
    • Robbery
      48.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      153.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,419.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      270.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Dearborn

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,184
    National
    $69,021
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