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Dearborn, MI

Founded 1786Wayne CountyElev. 180 m
Population
107,846
Median home
$205,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
42
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Dearborn

With about 107,846 residents, Dearborn is one of Michigan's notable places. Dearborn was founded in 1786 and sits in Wayne County. The median age is 32.6 and the median household income is $65,192. Homes carry a median value of $205,900, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
107,846
Median age
32.6
Median household income
$65,192
Per-capita income
$29,900
Poverty rate
24.3%
High-school grad or higher
84%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
21.2 min
Work from home
11.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black3.2%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.4%
Sales & office18.3%
Service16.6%
Production, transportation & material moving15.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$205,900
Median gross rent
$1,264/mo
Owner-occupied
68.2%
Median year built
1952
Households
36,276
Avg. household size
2.97

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Dearborn has 42 public schools — 24 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading52%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dearborn High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Edsel Ford High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fordson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Henry Ford AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Henry Ford Early CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced ManufacturingHighGrades 9–12
Riverside Academy West CampusHighGrades 6–12charter
SER Metro YouthBuild Learning AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Bryant Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lowrey Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Salina Intermediate 4 8MiddleGrades 4–8
Smith Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Stout Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime22% below national
Dearborn302
Michigan468
United States386
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime11% above national
Dearborn2,173
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dearborn Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dearborn.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Wayne County
Cold waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dearborn is in Wayne County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dearborn was founded in 1786 and sits in Wayne County. Elevation ~180 m.

Map of Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Where Dearborn is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Commandant's QuartersDearborn City Hall ComplexUS 12 BridgesUS 12 Bridges
Notable people from Dearborn
David BurtkaBrandi LoveGarrett ClaytonJohnny PacarBrian RafalskiLawrence WarbasseDavid MossAshley FiolekAl IafrateFrankie Andreu
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Nearby cities
Dearborn Heights (4 mi)Allen Park (4 mi)Lincoln Park (5 mi)Detroit (7 mi)Taylor (7 mi)Southgate (7 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Dearborn, MI (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dearborn, Michigan.

Anthony David Jackson, 63ABSCONDER
Dearborn · Wayne County · 48126
AKA Anthony Jackson, Anthony D Jackson
Michael Stevin King Ii, 23
Dearborn · Wayne County · 48126
AKA Michael S. King, Michael Stevin King
Robert Jeffrey Taylor, 42
Dearborn · 48124
AKA Robert Jerry Taylor, Robert Jeffery Taylor
John Joseph Hall, 64ABSCONDER
Dearborn · Wayne County · 48120
John Matthew King Iii, 58ABSCONDER
Dearborn · Wayne County · 48124
AKA John Mathew King, John Mathew Kingiii
John Henry Williamson Ii, 64ABSCONDER
Dearborn · Wayne County · 48124
AKA John Henry Williamson, John H Williamson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dearborn — frequently asked

What is the population of Dearborn, Michigan?
Dearborn has a population of about 107,846, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dearborn?
The median home value in Dearborn is $205,900, and the median gross rent is $1,264/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dearborn safe? What is the crime rate?
Dearborn Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 302 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dearborn face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wayne County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Dearborn?
Dearborn has 42 public schools (24 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dearborn?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Dearborn. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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