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Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Introduction to Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 11 miles W of Detroit, Michigan The city is in the Detroit area. There are 58,264 residents in Dearborn Heights.

Dearborn Heights History

The city of Dearborn Heights was incorporated from the two discontinuous sections of Dearborn Township and a quarter-mile linking strip of land from the village of Inkster. The inhabitants approved the city's incorporation during an election held on June 20, 1960.

Dearborn Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Henry Ford Museum
  • Ford Rouge Factory
  • Greenfield Village
  • Detroit Lions Inc
  • Westland City Sports Arena
  • Southgate Arena

Things To Do In Dearborn Heights

There are various tourist attractions located both close to and within the city of Dearborn Heights. You can plan a sightseeing trip with your family members or friends and visit all the interesting tourist spots like Detroit Zoo, Henry Ford Museum or the Greenfield Village. The city also offers a vibrant nightlife with various restaurants and bars.

Dearborn Heights Transportation

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the nearest major airport.

Dearborn Heights Higher Education

The Academy of Animal Arts and the Sally Esser Beauty School-Garden are situated in Dearborn Heights. Students seeking higher education can also enroll in the nearby Henry Ford Community College or the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

High Points

Dearborn Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Dearborn Heights People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Dearborn Heights, MI

Comparing Dearborn Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Housing Recently Built36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime64

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