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Dexter, Michigan, in Washtenaw county, is 9 miles NW of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 43 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The village is in the Ann Arbor area. There are 2,338 residents in Dexter.
In Dexter, about 55% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Dexter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dexter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Dexter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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