Dearborn, Michigan has an overall cost of living index of 98.2, which is 1.8 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month, while the typical home is valued around $218,800. Households earn a median of $65,324 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$65,324
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,327
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$218,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
98.2
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.2
Goods
97.9
Rents / Housing
93.1
Services
106.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $120,520 |
| Registered Nurse | $92,680 |
| Elementary Teacher | $69,550 |
| Electrician | $75,730 |
| Accountant | $91,040 |
| Plumber | $76,710 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,070 |
| Civil Engineer | $94,800 |
| Operations Manager | $135,830 |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,160 |
| Health Services Manager | $127,670 |
| Truck Driver | $56,190 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $128,270 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
107,423
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,305
Per month
Avg Home Value
$194,380
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 48101 | — | $1,155 | $165,600 |
| ZIP 48120 | — | $1,402 | $222,900 |
| ZIP 48124 | — | $1,217 | $175,700 |
| ZIP 48126 | — | $1,168 | $183,500 |
| ZIP 48128 | — | $1,581 | $224,200 |
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.2
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.7%
Dearborn has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.2. The US national average is 100, so Dearborn is 1.8 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Dearborn is $1,327 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Dearborn is $65,324 per year.
The median home value in Dearborn is $218,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Dearborn is not yet available.
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
