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MI area data

Detroit, MI

Aggregated across 25 ZIP codes in Detroit.

Population: 601,843 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Detroit, MI is $113,246 — down 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $149,984 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,332/month. 177 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$113,246

Typical home value

-6.9%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$113,246
1-year appreciation
-6.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
-0.8%
10-year appreciation
+108.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$133,620
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$149,984
Median list price
$158,952
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
-0.7%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,426
For-sale inventory
3,363
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
2,987
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
74 days
New listings (monthly)
729

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,332/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,777/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,929/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
177
Elementary schools
107
Middle schools
10
High schools
44
Charter schools
79
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Detroit Public Schools Community District, University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD), University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)
Schools include
Detroit School of Arts, Cass Technical High School, Spain ElementaryMiddle School, Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine, Edmonson Montessori

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · inland flooding: Very High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
543
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ten-Mile Drain (5.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.2°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.5°F
Annual precipitation
33.9 in
Annual snowfall
30.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
132
Days with Moderate air quality
222
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
361
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
166,403
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
133,988

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (28 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
40
Hospitals include
HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DETROIT RECEIVING HOSPITAL, KARMANOS CANCER CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,068 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1947
Housing built before 1970
82.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,614
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
636,226
Average weekly wage
$1,529
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,922

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DetroitState medianUS median
Typical home value$113,246$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$149,984$265,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,332/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,614$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Detroit, MI?
$113,246.
What is the median sale price in Detroit, MI?
$149,984.
How long do homes take to sell in Detroit, MI?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Detroit, MI?
Typical rent: $1,332/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Detroit, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Detroit, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 543 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Detroit, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Detroit, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Detroit, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Detroit, MI?
177 schools (107 elementary, 10 middle, 44 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Detroit, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Detroit, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Detroit, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Detroit

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