City profile

Dearborn Heights, MI

Wayne County · Population 61,771

Climate D+Cost A+Safety CHealthcare ACulture D+Outdoors C+Hazard risk C-Taxes B-

Dearborn Heights is a city in Wayne County, MI with about 61,771 residents and a typical home value near $185,000. It is 10 miles from Southfield, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.

Climate

Climate type

Four seasons

Winter avg

26°F

Summer avg

73°F

Sunny days / yr

180

Home prices & cost of living

Median home price

$185,100

Typical monthly housing

$1,203

Cost of living (100 = U.S.)

85

Taxes

Property tax
1.28%
State income tax (top)
4.25%
Social Security
Not taxed
Pensions
Partly exempt
Sales tax (state + avg. local)
6.00%

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively High · county score 99/100

Top hazards: Cold wave, Strong wind, Tornado

Nearest major airport

9 mi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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Political lean (2024 county vote)

Leans Democratic · 63% Democratic / 34% Republican

Community

Population

61,771

Black population

10.1%

County

Wayne County

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2025–2026 trends

2026 market trends

  • ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
  • ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms

Highlights

  • About 61,771 residents
  • Typical home value about $185,000
  • 10 miles from Southfield, MI

Trade-offs

  • Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city

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