City Intelligence
Detroit, MI
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Detroit. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
20,577
Median Home
$158K
Median Income
$44K
Zip Codes Covered
2
With a population of 20,577, Detroit is a smaller MI city. Median household income is $44K with homes valued around $158K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Detroit, MI. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$158K
Vacancy Rate
7.0%
Owner-Occupied
14%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Detroit, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
48207
Area StatsPop: 20,577
Home Value: $158K
48243
Area StatsPop: 0
Detroit Area Map
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Schools Near Detroit
Schools in and around Detroit, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (1)
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Middle Schools (18)
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Bridge Academy East
Bridge Academy West
Bridge Impact
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Detroit Enterprise Academy
Frontier International Academy
George Crockett Academy
George Washington Carver Middle School
Hamtramck Academy
Hanley International Academy
Oakland International Academy 28
Oakland International Academy 912
Oakland International Academy K1
Oakland International Academy PreK1
Plymouth Educational Center
High Schools (1)
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Private Schools (4)
DETROIT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL
DETROIT WALDORF SCHOOL
HOLY REDEEMER GRADE SCHOOL
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Livability Grades
How Detroit stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Detroit and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.