Detroit, MI 48238 Community Demographics Summary

Crime

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Total Crime Risk Index	396	95	100
Personal Crime Risk Index	489	112	100
Murder Risk Index	777	113	100
Rape Risk Index	264	168	100
Robbery Risk Index	700	85	100
Assault Risk Index	340	119	100
Property Crime Risk Index	368	93	100
Burglary Risk Index	299	96	100
Larceny Risk Index	172	88	100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index	750	122	100

Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ — We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.

Population Age / Growth

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Total Population	40,761	10,147,507	305,316,813
Population Density	7,510	105	NA
Population Change Since 1990	-17%	9%	23%
Population Change Since 2000	-10%	2%	8%
Population Male	45.85%	49.27%	49.3%
Population Female	54.15%	50.73%	50.7%
Median Age	33.01	36.73	35.89
Population by Age
Age 0-4	7.33%	6.37%	6.76%
Age 5-9	8.09%	6.37%	6.6%
Age 10-14	8.5%	6.83%	6.71%
Age 15-19	8.3%	7.25%	7.03%
Age 20-24	7.08%	6.98%	7.01%
Age 25-29	6%	6.44%	6.79%
Age 30-34	5.86%	6.16%	6.55%
Age 35-39	6.03%	6.6%	6.78%
Age 40-44	6.66%	7.23%	7.27%
Age 45-49	6.62%	7.68%	7.47%
Age 50-54	6.1%	7.4%	7.01%
Age 55-59	5.84%	6.57%	6.2%
Age 60-64	4.88%	5.17%	4.98%
Age 65-69	3.8%	3.78%	3.74%
Age 70-74	2.91%	2.95%	2.93%
Age 75-79	2.36%	2.46%	2.43%
Age 80-84	1.86%	1.89%	1.9%
Age 85+	1.77%	1.88%	1.86%

Race

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet	0.2%	0.47%	0.77%
Asian or Pacific Islander	0.37%	2.53%	4.6%
Black	92.33%	14.1%	12.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0.03%	0.04%	0.19%
Other	1.59%	3.58%	8.53%
White	5.48%	79.27%	73.51%
Population Hispanic	1.19%	4.1%	15.5%
Population Non Hispanic	98.81%	95.9%	84.5%

Households & Dwellings Inventory / Size

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Households	14,279	3,895,823	113,634,428
Median Home Sale Price (where available)	$59,832	NA	NA
Median Dwelling Age	57	35	29
Average Household Size	3	3	3
In Current Residence 5+ Years	35%	40%	35%
Annual Residential Turnover	13%	10%	18%
Median Years in Residence	3	4	3
Households: Family	63.45%	66.22%	66.4%
Households: Non-Family	36.55%	33.78%	33.6%
Households: With Children	38.84%	33.02%	34.17%
Households: No Children	61.16%	66.98%	65.83%
Dwellings
Vacant	19.61%	15.36%	12.36%
Owner-Occupied	41.15%	63.98%	59.23%
Renter-Occupied	39.24%	20.66%	28.41%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available	21%	6%	8%
One Vehicle Available	47%	33%	33%
Two or More Vehicles Available	31%	60%	59%
Marital Status
Never Married	35.27%	21.88%	21.17%
Now Married	17.44%	42.26%	41.74%
Separated	5.88%	2.93%	4.19%
Widowed	7.7%	5.19%	5.13%
Divorced	9.93%	8.14%	7.68%

Occupation & Industry / Drive Time

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Occupations: White Collar	78.39%	77.65%	77.74%
Occupations: Blue Collar	21.61%	22.35%	22.26%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators	1.8%	5.36%	5.56%
Professional Specialty Occupations	4.13%	8.18%	7.61%
Sales Professionals	0.33%	1.1%	1.22%
Technologies and Technicians	0.34%	1.89%	1.75%
Sales Workers and Clerks	1.58%	4.27%	4.35%
Administrative Support	3.32%	8.95%	8.85%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations	0.09%	0.12%	0.12%
Private Household	0%	0%	0%
Protective Services	0.22%	0.73%	0.71%
Other Services: Site Based	3.16%	7.1%	6.28%
Other Services: Field Based	0.15%	0.29%	0.27%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing	0.41%	1.05%	1.15%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based	1.7%	4.44%	4.13%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based	0.48%	1.27%	1.35%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors	0.48%	1.41%	1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers	0.62%	1.45%	1.41%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers	0.48%	1.31%	1.33%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing	0.31%	0.52%	0.5%
Mining	0%	0.04%	0.14%
Construction	0.92%	1.88%	2.16%
Manufacturing	1.21%	6.74%	4.56%
Transportation and Communications	0.53%	1.61%	2.05%
Wholesale Trade	1.37%	2.29%	2.35%
Retail Trade	3.17%	9.97%	9.79%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	0.33%	2.8%	3.35%
Services	11.32%	20.51%	19.36%
Public Administration	0.12%	2.57%	2.97%
Unclassified	0.26%	0.32%	0.42%
Transportation to Work:
Public	13%	1%	5%
Drive / Carpool	80%	93%	88%
Walk / Bike / Other	5%	3%	4%
Work at Home	2%	3%	3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes)	23.1	20.11	20.65

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Weather, Pollution & Natural Disaster Risk Indexes

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Average January High Temperature	33 F	28 F	NA
Average January Low Temperature	16 F	11 F	NA
Average July High Temperature	86 F	81 F	NA
Average July Low Temperature	62 F	57 F	NA
Annual Precipitation	34 in.	33 in.	NA
Earthquake Risk Index	26	22	100
Weather Risk Index	64	59	100
Hail Index	162	84	100
Hurricane Index	16	14	100
Tornado Index	99	104	100
Wind Index	176	120	100
Air Pollution Index	93	91	100
Ozone Index	93	91	100
Carbon Monoxide Index	90	84	100
Lead Index	58	50	100
NO2 Index	149	140	100
Particulate Matter Index	73	81	100

Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ

Income

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Median Household Income	$31,803	$55,254	$52,683
Average Household Income	$40,190	$62,617	$68,953
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990	115%	78%	75%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000	22%	24%	25%
Per-capita Income	$14,473	$24,779	$26,464
Median Disposable Income	$28,248	$46,546	$44,384
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000	18.26%	6.52%	7.59%
$10,000 - $15,000	7.16%	3.73%	4.14%
$15,000 - $20,000	7.89%	4.79%	5.09%
$20,000 - $25,000	7.93%	5%	5.17%
$25,000 - $30,000	6.31%	4.89%	5.01%
$30,000 - $35,000	6.81%	5.32%	5.49%
$35,000 - $40,000	5.05%	4.78%	4.93%
$40,000 - $45,000	4.53%	4.95%	5.05%
$45,000 - $50,000	4.2%	4.79%	4.83%
$50,000 - $60,000	7.3%	8.66%	8.61%
$60,000 - $75,000	8.24%	10.95%	10.67%
$75,000 - $100,000	7.81%	13.33%	12.4%
$100,000 - $125,000	3.88%	8.7%	7.87%
$125,000 - $150,000	2.15%	5.2%	4.6%
$150,000 - $200,000	1.08%	4.36%	4.06%
$200,000 - $250,000	0.14%	1.39%	1.41%
$250,000 - $500,000	0.12%	1.51%	1.65%
$500,000 +	1.16%	1.13%	1.42%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25	$17,152	$27,033	$28,988
Age 25 - 34	$32,821	$49,669	$47,682
Age 35 - 44	$37,162	$63,832	$60,306
Age 45 - 54	$40,688	$75,756	$69,357
Age 55 - 64	$36,198	$65,867	$61,074
Age 65 - 74	$28,060	$43,392	$43,336
Age 75 +	$22,064	$32,696	$33,046

Expenditures

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Sales Tax Rate	6%	NA	NA
Average Total Household Expenditure	$37,942	$50,495	$53,788
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure	71	94	100
Contributions	62	93	100
Personal Insurance	64	94	100
Apparel	71	94	100
Education	66	93	100
Entertainment	69	94	100
Food and Beverages	74	94	100
Health Care	75	94	100
Household Furnishings and Equipment	66	94	100
Shelter	70	94	100
Household Operations	65	94	100
Miscellaneous Expenses	73	94	100
Personal Care	72	94	100
Reading	70	94	100
Tobacco	82	94	100
Transportation	70	94	100
Utilities	76	94	100
Gifts	64	94	100

Assets & Debt

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Average Household Net Worth	$320,609	$531,862	$514,884
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt	$42,612	$67,920	$64,663
Installment Loan Debt	$4,600	$8,256	$8,028
Lines of Credit Debt	$409	$701	$688
Credit Card Debt	$7,223	$9,104	$8,898
Investment Real Estate Debt	$1,932	$2,444	$2,377

Education Level Profile

	Detroit, MI 48238	Michigan	United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5)	2	NA	NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade	2.92%	2.34%	4.09%
Some High School	9.17%	5.43%	5.75%
High School Graduate	23.12%	21.71%	20.17%
Some College	14.14%	14.68%	12.5%
Associate Degree	4.23%	5.28%	5.09%
Bachelors Degree	4.67%	10.45%	11.57%
Graduate Degree	2.46%	6.3%	6.73%

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