The Town FilesDearborn, Michigan
City in Wayne County · population 109,976 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $218,800
- Household income
- $65,324
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 33.3
Dearborn is a city of 109,976 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $218,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 99% of Michigan towns, hipper than 96% of Michigan towns.
How Dearborn ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dearborn is worth $218,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $65,324, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,327 a month. 68.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dearborn | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,327 | $955 |
| Median household income | $65,324 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Dearborn
| People | Dearborn | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Dearborn
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 17.7°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.8 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dearborn since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 12, 1956 about 4.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 127 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 2, 1983.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Dearborn itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Dearborn
41 public schools with 21,857 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | 9-12 | 2,092 | 19.0 |
| Dearborn High School | 9-12 | 1,882 | 20.7 |
| Edsel Ford High School | 9-12 | 1,571 | 18.1 |
| Advanced Technology Academy (charter) | PK-12 | 1,217 | 22.5 |
| Bryant Middle School | 6-8 | 774 | 17.2 |
| Woodworth Middle School | 6-8 | 730 | 15.9 |
| Henry Ford Elementary School | PK-5 | 721 | 14.1 |
| Stout Middle School | 6-8 | 712 | 14.0 |
| Miller Elementary School | PK-5 | 581 | 15.3 |
| William Ford Elementary School | PK-5 | 569 | 12.9 |
| Maples Elementary School | PK-5 | 549 | 14.1 |
| Haigh Elementary School | PK-5 | 543 | 16.5 |
Towns near Dearborn
- Melvindale, MI2.8 mi · 12,851 people · home $125,800
- Allen Park, MI3.7 mi · 28,638 people · home $183,700
- Dearborn Heights, MI4.2 mi · 63,292 people · home $185,100
- Lincoln Park, MI5.1 mi · 40,245 people · home $131,000
- River Rouge, MI5.2 mi · 7,224 people · home $65,100
- Ecorse, MI5.7 mi · 9,305 people · home $65,400
- Inkster, MI5.7 mi · 26,088 people · home $80,400
- Garden City, MI6.7 mi · 27,380 people · home $168,800
Dearborn questions
Is Dearborn, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dearborn scores better for retirees than 3% of Michigan towns and quieter than 0%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in Dearborn?
The median owner-occupied home in Dearborn is valued at $218,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,324, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,327 a month.
What is the weather like in Dearborn?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 30.8 inches of snow.
Does Dearborn get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dearborn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 12, 1956. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)