Dexter, MI

Dexter, Michigan

Dexter, Michigan, in Washtenaw county, is 9 miles NW of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 43 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. There are 2,338 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Dexter

In Dexter, about 55% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Dexter.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dexter had a median family income of $62,697. Most of the residents of Dexter tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. Dexter is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village. People say that Dexter is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Dexter folks tended to give their money ($28,850) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Dexter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dexter that were owner-occupied was 62%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the village. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Dexter, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Dexter, 90% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Dexter use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Dexter, MI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Dexter Almanac

Dexter Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dexter Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dexter, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dexter Public Libraries

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Dexter High Schools (2004)

DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL
2200 NORTH PARKER ROAD
734-424-4240
A Title I school.
Serves 1,033 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Dexter Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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