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Thinking About The Detroit, MI Area?

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.

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Livability Score

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

20,577

Median Home

$158K

Median Income

$44K

Zip Codes Covered

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 Stats

Pop: 20,577

Home Value: $158K

48243

Area Stats

Pop: 0

Detroit Area Map

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Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Detroit — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Royal Oak Area

Home: $293K12 mi away

Birmingham Area

Home: $680K17 mi away

Livonia Area

Home: $271K18 mi away

Ann Arbor Area

Home: $463K37 mi away

Lansing Area

Home: $157K83 mi away

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

Livability Grades

How Detroit stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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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.