Detroit, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Detroit, Michigan Summary
Life in Detroit research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Detroit over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Detroit:
The population in Detroit is 645,658.
The median home value in Detroit is $57,700.
The median income in Detroit is $34,762.
The cost of living in Detroit is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Detroit is $899.
The unemployment rate in Detroit is 15.3%.
The poverty rate in Detroit is 31.8%.
Table Of Contents
Detroit SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
7
Detroit, MI Crime Report
37,116
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,509.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
134.83%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Detroit / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 37,116 | 5,509.2 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 14,509 | 2,153.6 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 303 | 45.0 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1,511 | 224.3 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11,877 | 1,762.9 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 22,607 | 3,355.6 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 4,183 | 620.9 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 11,677 | 1,733.2 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6,747 | 1,001.5 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Detroit, MI Cost Of Living
86
Detroit's Overall Cost Of Living
Detroit's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Detroit | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 40 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 103 | 100 | |
Detroit, MI Photos
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Population over time in Detroit
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 672,351 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 677,155 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 679,865 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 683,443 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 690,074 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 695,437 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 706,663 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 721,459 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 738,223 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 759,340 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Detroit
| Race | Detroit | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.1% | 74.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 77.5% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 5.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Detroit
| Gender | Detroit | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Detroit for adults over 25
| Education | Detroit | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Detroit, Michigan
| Income | Detroit | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.7% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.3% | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.2% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
