City Intelligence
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
Strong across most livability factors.
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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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%
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
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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.