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Dearborn, MO


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Dearborn, Missouri

Dearborn, Missouri, in Platte county, is 17 miles S of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 31 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Kansas City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Dearborn is home to some 529 residents.

The People and Families of Dearborn

In Dearborn, about 51% of adults are married. People in Dearborn have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of Dearborn are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dearborn had a median family income of $47,727.

Dearborn Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Dearborn was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Dearborn, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Dearborn, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Dearborn Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Dearborn Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dearborn, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built21
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