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A bedroom community for Detroit
Previously known as Dearborn Township until incorporating as a city in 1960, Dearborn Heights is now home to more than 63,000 residents. The city experienced a housing boom after World War II, becoming a “bedroom community” for Detroit’s working class. The city covers roughly 12-square-miles between the Ecorse River and the Rouge River, and its major employment sectors include manufacturing and health facilities. “The largest employers are Ford Motor Company and Hype Athletics,” says Dave Abdallah, real estate agent with Century 21. “There are also some industrial employers around the Ford Roush Plant, and the government is another major employer in the area.”
Dearborn Heights was previously known as Dearborn Township until becoming a city in 1960.
Hype Athletics is a city-sponsored athletics center in Dearborn Heights and major employer.
Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is one of the largest employers west of Dearborn Heights.
The Rouge River winds through the center of Rouge Park in the west side of Dearborn Heights.
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A mix of modern and mid-century homes
Single-story homes make up a significant portion of Dearborn Heights’ housing stock, though larger estates are widely available. Single-family home styles range from ranch-style to large and elaborate Queen Annes and colonial revivals. There are also condos and townhomes available for lower price points than their single-family counterparts. Single-family homes are available in a wide range. From $20,000 ranch-homes in need of repairs to modern, palatial Queen Annes that sell for more than $2 million. Condos and townhomes typically sell between $20,000 and $435,000. In 2024, the median home price was $200,000, a 12% increase from the previous year. Abdallah, a real estate agent with Century 21 Curran and Oberski, says homes tend to sell quickly in Dearborn Heights. “In 2024, homes were on the market an average of 23 days,” says Abdallah, who’s been rated the #1 agent in Michigan 23 times in his career. “It’s a hot market and it’s had consistent appreciation over the years.”
Compact brick ranches dominate the neighborhoods on the south side of Dearborn Heights.
Cozy brick ranch homes in Dearborn Heights sit on modestly-sized lots with detached garages.
Pocket communities of luxury homes are tucked off main roads in northern Dearborn Heights.
Northern Dearborn Heights is home to beautiful colonials and Queen Anne homes.
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Dearborn Heights Number 7 School District
Five school districts serve Dearborn Heights, with most students attending schools in the Crestwood School District, Westwood Community School District or the Dearborn Heights No. 7 School District. Dearborn Heights No. 7 serves a majority of the city’s students and earns an overall grade of C on Niche. The district is home to three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one school offering kindergarten through eighth grade. Maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, the district’s test scores indicate that 27% of students are proficient in reading, while just 15% are proficient in math. The graduation rate is 67% and the average SAT score is 1100.
Embrace learning at Bedford Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Charles L. Spain Elementary - Middle School serves Detroit students.
Aerial view of Crestwood High School.
Aerial view of Riverside Middle School in Dearborn Heights.
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Golf and other outdoor adventures
Parks in Dearborn Heights offer amenities like playgrounds, baseball fields, indoor soccer fields, golf courses and riverside trails. Adding to its repertoire of nearby natural offerings, the city neighbors Detroit’s Rouge Park, which offers more than 1,100 acres of green space. Ecorse River and Rouge River run through the south and north ends of town respectively, and the Rouge River is followed in parts by Hines Park Trail. The trail connects Dearborn Heights to Michigan cities from Dearborn to Northville.
Explore the 1.5-mile loop trail at Prairie Pathway in Detroit's Rouge Park.
Run, bike, or walk through the many trails in Dearborn Heights.
Dearborn Hills Golf Club features a modernized course in the south side of Dearborn Heights.
Hines Park Trail is a 17-mile trail through a chain of parks starting in Dearborn Heights.
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A mix of national chains and local restaurants
Though mostly residential and park land, Dearborn Heights has a few pockets of commerce, scattered mostly about the north end of the city. Ford Road is home to national chains like Target and Kroger, but local sushi, halal, and pizza restaurants also line the commercial corridor. On the south end of town, South Telegraph Road offers options like ALDI, Walgreens and Burger King.
A Target on Ford Road gives Dearborn Heights residents access to nearby retail therapy.
Grocery shoppers in Dearborn Heights can shop Kroger in the north or Aldi south.
Diners can watch their sushi get made at Dearborn Heights favorite, Oyaki Sushi.
Convenient chain restaurants like Burger King are on main roads throughout Dearborn Heights.
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Institutions for art, culture and history
Within Dearborn Heights, the Ford Performing Arts Center offers local theatrical performances that keep the city’s art scene alive. The city is also home to the Islamic House of Wisdom, providing a place of worship for the city’s large Islamic population. Directly to the east, the city of Dearborn holds the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and the Automotive Hall of Fame, both of which preserve the rich history of the automotive industry.
Ford Community Center has a fitness center and multiple pools near west Dearborn Heights.
East of Dearborn Heights is the massive Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
Ford Automotive Hall of Fame features many famous automotive figures from Dearborn Heights.
The Islamic House of Worship serves and guides a large Islamic populace in Dearborn Heights.
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Options for travel and health care
Interstates 96 and 94 run just beyond the city’s north and south borders respectively, and both connect drivers to downtown Detroit, roughly 20 miles away, and West Michigan. In addition to the city’s network of sidewalks, residents are served by Southeast Michigan’s SMART bus system. Travelers can catch domestic and international flights at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, roughly 10 miles southwest. The city’s health care network includes options like the Dearborn Heights Medical Center and the Arbor Lane Medical Center. While neither are certified Trauma Centers, nearby Garden City Hospital is registered as a Level III Trauma Center and nearby Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center.
Environmental and crime risks
Similar to the rest of Michigan, winters in Dearborn Heights are often cold and snowy, with temperatures below freezing on a daily basis. Spring and fall arrive slowly, with temperatures remaining moderately warm or cool, and summers tend to be warmer and more humid than spring with frequent thunderstorms and occasional heatwaves. Data from the environmental risk site First Street indicate 26% of the city’s property is at risk of impact from flooding over the next 30 years. Data also show that the city’s air quality is worse than 65% of other cities in Michigan.
Crime rates in the city are slightly higher than national averages. In 2022, the violent crime rate was roughly 419 crimes per 100,000, compared to the national average of 388. The property crime rate in the same period was about 2,460 per 100,000, compared to the national average of 2,185.
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On average, homes in Dearborn Heights, MI sell after 178 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dearborn Heights, MI over the last 12 months is $81,500, down 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming renovated bungalow located in a sought after neighborhood and within the Crestwood School District. This stunning three bedroom and 1.5 bathroom residence is situated on a spacious double lot ideal for summer gatherings and includes an attached garage. The home is ready for you to move in, and a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued at closing to ensure a smooth transition. Don't miss
Lovely brick bungalow near Rouge Park features classic character and spacious living areas throughout! A covered front porch and entry vestibule welcomes you into a bright living room with coved ceilings, hardwood floors, and great natural light. The formal dining room flows into a roomy kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and tile flooring. A large back family room with warm wood paneling
Charming renovated bungalow located in a sought after neighborhood and within the Crestwood School District. This stunning three bedroom and 1.5 bathroom residence is situated on a spacious double lot ideal for summer gatherings and includes an attached garage. The home is ready for you to move in, and a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued at closing to ensure a smooth transition. Don't miss
Lovely brick bungalow near Rouge Park features classic character and spacious living areas throughout! A covered front porch and entry vestibule welcomes you into a bright living room with coved ceilings, hardwood floors, and great natural light. The formal dining room flows into a roomy kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and tile flooring. A large back family room with warm wood paneling
Under New Management! Welcome home to Cherry Hill Village Apartments in Dearborn Heights. If youre looking for a place to call home in a quiet, friendly community that offers amenities like a pool and community clubhouse, then Cherry Hill Village is the place for you. The apartments feature spacious floor plans, onsite laundry facilities, renovated units and plentiful storage space. Cherry Hill
Welcome to 6500 N Vernon Street! Absolutely stunning home with vinyl flooring and fresh paint throughout, beautiful updated kitchen and bathroom. 1700 square foot 3 bedroom ranch with an additional family room! Plenty of space. Schedule your private showing now! All measurements are approximated buyer agent to verify.
One and two bedroom apartments in a great location close to University of Michigan Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, and Fairlane Town Center Mall. We are pet friendly with beautifully maintained grounds. Maintenance-free living with amenities that speak to its livability! River Oaks has air-conditioning, dishwashers, controlled entry, laundry
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