Most homes were built before 1960, and there is a higher percentage of home ownership than average for the Metro Detroit area. The vast majority of graduates continue their education after high school. Dearborn offers far more retail shopping alternatives than most communities in the metro area, including the Fairlane Town Center as well as large and small shopping districts along Ford Road, Warren Avenue, and Michigan Ave. Although household density is almost twice the Metro Detroit average, the city maintains a large number of parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities and services. Dearborn is centrally located, a short drive from downtown Detroit, Southfield, Ann Arbor, the Downriver communities and the airport.
Residents also have easy access to public transportation and major highways.
Dearborn is representative of the Detroit Metro average in many statistics including the education level of residents, median income, median housing value, and the size and types of homes, yet it has its own distinct personality and features that make it a desirable place to live and work. Dearborn offers its Senior Citizen population an abundance of activities and housing. Dearborn residents enjoy the fact that no matter where they live, they are always just a short walk away from a tot-lot or park. Graphics and content may not be reproduced or copied in any way with out written permission from Steve Hatfield. No guarantees or warranties are given as to the accuracy of this information.