Detroit, MI
Population 636,644 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA. Moving to or from Detroit? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
636,644
Cost of living (RPP)
100.298
Annual avg temp
50°F
Typical home
$75,358
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $39,575 |
| Median age | 35.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $76,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,034/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.51 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.298 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 106.988, goods 98.817, services 94.69. Source: BEA, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 362.65 as of February 2026. YoY +2.1%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
50°F
January low
19°F
July high
84°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 34.9". Station: DEARBORN #2, MI US (4.4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$75,358
ZHVI YoY
-3.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,333/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Total employment (MSA)
1,900,180
Median wage (annual)
$48,950
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 224,810 | $45,600 |
| Production Occupations | 186,670 | $44,740 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 165,670 | $40,090 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 160,290 | $36,830 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 153,090 | $30,480 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Dearborn, MI 10 mi · 19 min Warren, MI 13 mi · 20 min Sterling Heights, MI 21 mi · 31 min Ann Arbor, MI 39 mi · 51 min Toledo, OH 63 mi · 1h 15m Lansing, MI 86 mi · 1h 41m Grand Rapids, MI 152 mi · 2h 51m Fort Wayne, IN 160 mi · 3h 18m Cleveland, OH 170 mi · 3h 20m Akron, OH 194 mi · 3h 43m