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Dearborn Heights, MI

Wayne CountyElev. 185 m
Population
62,099
Median home
$174,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Dearborn Heights

With about 62,099 residents, Dearborn Heights is one of Michigan's notable places. Dearborn Heights sits in Wayne County. The median age is 35.8 and the median household income is $61,035. Homes carry a median value of $174,900, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.7%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
62,099
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$61,035
Per-capita income
$29,331
Poverty rate
20.4%
High-school grad or higher
88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg. commute
24.3 min
Work from home
9.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black8.9%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.7%
Sales & office24.3%
Production, transportation & material moving18.8%
Service15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.1%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$174,900
Median gross rent
$1,260/mo
Owner-occupied
71.6%
Median year built
1958
Households
21,986
Avg. household size
2.8

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Dearborn Heights has 21 public schools — 10 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading58%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Annapolis High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Clara B Ford Academy SDAHighGrades 5–12charter
Crestwood High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dearborn Heights Virtual AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Dearborn Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Robichaud Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dearborn STEM Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Oakley W Best Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Riverside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Bedford SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Crestwood Accelerated ProgramElementary
Global Heights AcademyElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Highview Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime10% above national
Dearborn Heights423
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime17% below national
Dearborn Heights1,622
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↑ 2% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Dearborn Heights sits in Wayne County. Elevation ~185 m.

Map of Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights, MI
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Registered sex offenders in Dearborn Heights, MI (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Charles Edward Martin, 76ABSCONDER
Dearborn Heights · Wayne County · 48127
AKA Charles E Martin
Mark Matthew White-Eagle, 41ABSCONDER
Dearborn Heights · Wayne County · 48125
AKA Mark Eagle, Mark White
Johnny Lopez Jr, 72
Dearborn Heights · Wayne County · 48127
AKA John Lopez, John-Jr Lopez
James C Hall, 66
Dearborn Heights · Wayne County · 48125
AKA James Chester Hall
James Chester Hall, 66ABSCONDER
Dearborn Heights · Wayne County · 48125
AKA James C Hall, Jim Hall
James Dean Plets, 61ABSCONDER
Dearborn Heights · Wayne County · 48125
AKA Jimmy Dean, James Deon Plets

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 Heights — frequently asked

What is the population of Dearborn Heights, Michigan?
Dearborn Heights has a population of about 62,099, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dearborn Heights?
The median home value in Dearborn Heights is $174,900, and the median gross rent is $1,260/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dearborn Heights safe? What is the crime rate?
Dearborn Heights Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 423 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dearborn Heights 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 Heights?
Dearborn Heights has 21 public schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dearborn Heights?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Dearborn Heights. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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