Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Qahwah House
Coffee Shop
Cigaro
Coffee Shop
Manaeesh Cafe / Cheesecake
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bubbleology
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Qahwah House
Coffee Shop
Shatila Bakery
Coffee Shop
Ananas Cafe - Dearborn
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
City Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (23) F
Michael A. Guido Theater
Theatre Arts
AMC Classic Fairlane 21
Cinema
Greenfield Village
Attraction
Greenfield Village
Museum
The Henry Ford
Museum
Giant Screen Experience
Cinema
Student and Culinary Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Five Replica Homes of Great Americans
Attraction
McFadden-Ross House
Museum
MacKenzie Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Dearborn Historical Museum
Museum
Artspace
Art Gallery
Arab National Museum
Museum
Dearborn Players Guild
Theatre Arts
Rouge Park cannon
Attraction
Ford Drive-In
Cinema
Thunderbowl Lanes
Bowling Alley
Blue Elephant Studio Gallery
Art Gallery
Allen Park Civic Arena
Stadium
Roosevelt Lanes
Bowling Alley
Midway Sports & Entertainment
Theme Park
Ford Lanes
Bowling Alley
Perfect Beat Night Club
Nightclub
Food and Drink (53) F
A&W
Fast Food
Owl Night Lunch Wagon
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Einstein Bagels
Fast Food
Edison's Lounge
Bar
Donutville U.S.A.
Fast Food
Good Burger
Fast Food
Palace Liquor
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Don Taco
Bar
The Biergarten
Bar
Famous Hamburger
Fast Food
Moses
Bar
Bar Louie
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Nick's bar and grill
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
Fitness (9) F
Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Recreational & Organization Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Dearborn Community Center
Community Centre
9 Round
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Red Effect
Gym
Boys & Girls Club Dauch Campus NFL Youth Education Town
Community Centre
Oakwood Gym
Gym
ACCESS Youth & Family Services Center
Community Centre
Sokol Cultural Center
Community Centre
St. Mark Social Hall
Community Centre
City of Allen Park Community Center
Community Centre
AB Fitness Studio
Gym
Kemeney Recreation Center
Community Centre
Merkari Fitness
Gym
Groceries (32) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Westborn Market
Grocery Store
Zam & Zam Supermarket
Grocery Store
Fordson Halal Meat
Butcher
The Fish Market, Inc.
Seafood
Alcamo's Market
Grocery Store
Dearborn Sweets Inc.
Bakery
Dearborn Fresh Supermarket
Grocery Store
Everfresh Market
Grocery Store
Better Health
Health Food
Albushra Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Papaya Supermarket
Grocery Store
Italia Bakery
Bakery
Iversen's Bakery
Bakery
West Village Bakery
Bakery
Daily Fresh Super Market
Grocery Store
Greenland Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Dearborn Farm Market
Grocery Store
Express Poultry & Fish
Seafood
Meijer
Grocery Store
Roma Bakery
Bakery
Hallab Pastry
Bakery
Golden Bakery
Bakery
Parks (183) A+
Arjay Miller Arboretum
Park
Palmer-Jerome Park
Park
Henry Ford Academy & Windmill Park
Park
Village Green
Park
Rosalie-Hubbard Park
Park
Edison's Menlo Park
Park
Bennington Park
Park
Village Playground
Playground
Liberty Craft Works
Park
Firestone Farm Park
Park
Geer Park
Park
The Henry Ford
Park
Lloyd H. Ryan Playground
Park
Ford Woods Park
Park
Argyle-Williamson Park
Park
Wagner Park
Park
WDDA Pocket Park
Park
City Hall Park
Park
Ford Field
Park
Morningside Park
Park
Carlysle-Ash Park
Park
Coogan Park
Park
Edison Park
Park
Ten Eyke Park
Park
Pine-Linden Park
Park
Shops (124) D-
Macy's
Department Store
Fairlane Town Center
Mall
JCPenney
Department Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Burbank Store
Gift Shop
Burlington
Department Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
ABC Warehouse
Electronics
Snipes
Shoes
Dearborn Hair House
Hairdresser
Liberty Craftworks Store
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Greenfield Village Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Target
Department Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Art Van
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
Value City Furniture
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
BP Shop
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Madison Electric – Construction Lighting
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Dearborn.
Public Transit Stops (240)
Stops & Stations A+
Michigan / Southfield (EB)
Bus Stop
Michigan / East (WB)
Bus Stop
Wildbranch / Southfield NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Michigan / Mercury NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Michigan / Korte (WB)
Bus Stop
Fairlane Town Center
Bus Stop
Michigan / Dearborn Police Dept (EB)
Bus Stop
Michigan / Westland NS (WB)
Bus Stop
Michigan / Rosalie (WB)
Bus Stop
Hubbard / Southfield (WB)
Bus Stop
Hubbard / Mercury (WB)
Bus Stop
Walnut Grove Station
Transit Station
Michigan / Helen NS (WB)
Bus Stop
Michigan / Helen NS (WB)
Bus Stop
Michigan / Greenfield NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Michigan / Greenfield (WB)
Bus Stop
Ford Model AA Porches & Patios stop
Bus Stop
Omnibus Shuttle Susquehanna stop
Bus Stop
Omnibus Shuttle Main Street stop
Bus Stop
Lone Oak / Fairlane (EB)
Bus Stop
Evergreen / Union at Dearborn (NB)
Bus Stop
Greenfield / Michigan (NB)
Bus Stop
Ford Model AA Fort Meyers Lab stop
Bus Stop
Michigan / Greenfield (EB)
Bus Stop
Lone Oak / Fairlane (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Dearborn is 98/100 - which is 9% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Dearborn crime rates are 2,202 per 100k, which is 10% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,921 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
282 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C-

The median income in Dearborn is $56,302 - which is 11% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$56,302 D
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (57)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dearborn Police Department
Police
Beaumont Internal Medicine
Clinic
Lakewood Dental Smile
Dentist
Dearborn Community Dental Center
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Belal Abdallah, MD Internal Medicine
Doctor
Henry Ford Medical Center - Fairlane
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dearborn Fire Department
Fire Station
Oakman Medical Group Pc
Doctor
Dr. Ali Nasser
Doctor
Dental Art Clinic
Dentist
Eastborn Medical Group
Doctor
Henry Ford Medical Center - Ford Road
Clinic
Henry Ford Village Medical Center
Doctor
Beaumont Breast Care Center - Dearborn
Doctor
Beaumont Medical Building - Dearborn
Clinic
Beaumont Pediatric - Dearborn
Doctor
Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn
Hospital
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Dearborn Dental & Associates
Dentist
DaVita at Home
Clinic
Midwest Medical Center
Clinic
Beaumont Schaefer Clinic
Clinic
Artistic Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Dearborn home prices are $154,100 - which is 21% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$154,100 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D-

The Dearborn graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (40) F
Henry Ford Elementary School
Stout Middle School
Woodworth Middle School
Geer Park Elementary
Muslim American Youth Academy
The Dearborn Academy
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy
Detroit Leadership Academy Middlehigh
Carver Elementarymiddle School
William Ford Elementary School
Snow Elementary School
Gardner Elementary School
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Maples Elementary School
Tawheed Center Of Detroit School
Sacred Heart School
Duvall Elementary School
River Oaks Elementary School
Miller Elementary School
Riverside Academy West Campus
Advanced Technology Academy
Whitmorebolles Elementary School
Detroit Premier Academy
Warrendale Charter Academy
High Schools (12) F
Henry Ford Academy
Henry Ford Early Collegeadvanced Manufacturing
Henry Ford Early College
Detroit Leadership Academy Middlehigh
Edsel Ford High School
Creative Learning Center Dearborn
Fordson High School
Riverside Academy West Campus
Advanced Technology Academy
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Dearborn High School
Vista Meadows Academy
Melvindale High School
Academy For Business And Technology High School
Great Revelations Academy
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
International Islamic Academy
Westwood Alternative Education High School North
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy
Dearborn Magnet High School
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence
Annapolis High School
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
Ser Youthbuild High School Academy
Caroline Education Community International Psa
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ratings A+

Dearborn has an overall rating of 84% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes B+
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Dearborn is Fantastic 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2021) So firstly... I am writing this from the perspective of a long term resident, born and raised, and yes I am white AND Christian. Everything these other people said was completely false. I went to Dearborn Public Schools from Pre-K to Graduation and NOO you do not learn Arabic. NO ...Read More OO Proms are not separate at any high schools. And I went to my own at Dearborn High School and the one at Fordson. Dearborn has MANY Catholic and Protestant churches in the area. They are welcomed and respected. Christians do have festivals such as the October Fest downtown ran by one of the churches where they serve beer and whatnot, which is definitely not a "Muslim" thing to do and there are no issues. So please be advised that whoever wrote those reviews were obviously just bigots and it does not reflect Dearborn.

Dearborn is an amazing safe community. I have decorations in my yard, porch, etc, and have no issues. My neighbors are friendly, there are parks everywhere, and people are constantly out walking. Dearborn has some of the best city services in the state. Snow removal is prompt, our streets are swept and clean, and trash is consistent. Response time for police and fire is some of the best of the nation. There are many articles written about this if you'd like to fact check me. As a teacher of 4 districts, Dearborn has some of the best schools I have ever been in. Dearborn is highly funded and well respected and organized. The schools are safe, inclusive, and consistent. There is a sense of pride for those who live here or grew up here. My family has been here since the 1800's and will continue to stay here for as long as possible. Lastly, the food is unmatched. There are amazing shwarma and falafel places as mentioned, with also amazing burgers, chicken, and more. Recently with the opening of the Wagner place in Downtown, we now have phenomenal brunch, sushi, and so many little cafes. There's great poutine, halal Mexican, and classy steak houses. Anyone failing to see this is simply blinded by hate. Dearborn is a great city. Read Less
My hometown with a special place in my heart 4 rating By LynnL1982 ( Apr 17, 2014) Yes, there are A LOT of Arabs (who by the way originate from the same place as "white" Europeans--THE CAUCUS, hence the word CAUCASIAN--present day Iran) living in Dearborn...MANY of which are CHRISTIAN. "Arab" simply means people who speak Arabic. No religious affiliation is att ...Read More ached to that word.

But beyond that, Christians, Muslims, AND Jews are all people of The book--we pray to The One God Almighty. Watching these groups continually fight, when they are actually religious brothers, is saddening. The major threat to America, and Christians especially, are those who continue to uphold and perpetuate these unfounded xenophobic beliefs and values. Media has a tendency to portray one view of Islam--that of a VERY SMALL MINORITY of extremists. EVERY religion, political party, etc. has fundamentalists who have lost the plot. Doesn't make it right to blanket an ENTIRE population of people under that single exaggerated stereotype. I'm a Christian, fiscal republican, and I am happy that the Arab people came to Dearborn. M

Why am I happy? Dearborn was well on it's way to economic decline, but the influx of Arab immigrants since the 1980s has revitalized the economy. My grandparents were immigrants from Italy and Eastern Europe, and I'm happy to say they've lived in the same house in Dearborn for 60+ years--something they attribute to the economic growth Arabs brought to the city. The Lebanese food in Dearborn is great, and there are so many cool little spots owned by the same families for generations. Thank God, I have been lucky enough to travel around the world, and have to say that some of the Middle Eastern food in Dearborn rivals that of which I've had abroad in Beirut, Dubai, Paris, Sydney, and more.

I apologize for the ranting, but I find it truly disheartening to see a wonderful culture of people stereotyped so horribly. My neighbors growing up were Iraqi Christian. My fiancé is Lebanese American. My friends hail from parts all over the globe--Iranian Jews, Kuwaiti Muslims, Israelis, Russians, and so forth. I want to provide a review of this city--and it's people, in general--that is opposite of the view presented before me. Hatred, intolerance, and violence cannot be solved with more hatred, intolerance, and violence. There is no "Arab movement" against America, but the longer we hold racist opinions against other cultures, the more likely an uprising will happen. History has taught us that, if anything Read Less
Small Town in the Big City 4.5 rating By RichardAL ( May 17, 2012) Dearborn is a great town with friendly people. Dearborn is very close to Detroit, it actually borders it on a large side but it is very safe in comparison. There is a lot to see and a lot of history in the city. It is pretty segregated, the whites live in west dearborn and the ar ...Read More abs live in east dearborn, keep that in mind if you plan on moving into the neighborhood, I would also recommend private schools because the schools are not all that great it is school of choice however and there are 3 high schools to choose from Dearborn High being the best Fordson High school although beautiful not the best academically. Read Less
Dearborn, MI - An Arab Fiesta 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 24, 2010) On my visit to Detroit, one of my Arab colleagues invited me to visit, Dearborn. It is a city known for Ford Motor Company which has its headquarters, here. Besides, it is also popular for the largest Arab community in North America. It may not be an overstatement to suggest that ...Read More Dearborn is a small brother of Detroit but it is much more refined and well organized. This contrast between the two cities was clearly visible when my friend took me for a drive around town. In fact, River Rouge is so neatly constructed that one would take it as a large blue line, when flying overhead.

I was also told that authorities in Dearborn have done an excellent job at keeping crime rates low (compared to other cities in Michigan). It is precisely for this reason that when the government decided to develop Springwell, a clean but less developed city between Dearborn and Detroit, residents of Springwell protested against its inclusion in Detroit. They actually preferred Dearborn. I would definitely move to Dearborn to get the benefits of a small city, yet close to a huge city. Read Less
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Small Town in the Big City 4.5 rating By RichardAL ( May 17, 2012) Dearborn is a great town with friendly people. Dearborn is very close to Detroit, it actually borders it on a large side but it is very safe in comparison. There is a lot to see and a lot of history in the city. It is pretty segregated, the whites live in west dearborn and the ar ...Read More abs live in east dearborn, keep that in mind if you plan on moving into the neighborhood, I would also recommend private schools because the schools are not all that great it is school of choice however and there are 3 high schools to choose from Dearborn High being the best Fordson High school although beautiful not the best academically. Read Less
Dearborn, MI - An Arab Fiesta 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 24, 2010) On my visit to Detroit, one of my Arab colleagues invited me to visit, Dearborn. It is a city known for Ford Motor Company which has its headquarters, here. Besides, it is also popular for the largest Arab community in North America. It may not be an overstatement to suggest that ...Read More Dearborn is a small brother of Detroit but it is much more refined and well organized. This contrast between the two cities was clearly visible when my friend took me for a drive around town. In fact, River Rouge is so neatly constructed that one would take it as a large blue line, when flying overhead.

I was also told that authorities in Dearborn have done an excellent job at keeping crime rates low (compared to other cities in Michigan). It is precisely for this reason that when the government decided to develop Springwell, a clean but less developed city between Dearborn and Detroit, residents of Springwell protested against its inclusion in Detroit. They actually preferred Dearborn. I would definitely move to Dearborn to get the benefits of a small city, yet close to a huge city. Read Less

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dearborn? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Arjay Miller Arboretum
      Palmer-Jerome Park
      Henry Ford Academy & Windmill Park
      Village Green
      Rosalie-Hubbard Park
      Edison's Menlo Park
      Bennington Park
      Village Playground

      Entertainment

      Michael A. Guido Theater
      AMC Classic Fairlane 21
      Greenfield Village
      Greenfield Village
      The Henry Ford
      Giant Screen Experience
      Student and Culinary Arts Center
      Five Replica Homes of Great Americans

      Food & Drink

      A&W
      Owl Night Lunch Wagon
      Jimmy John's
      Boston Market
      Wendy's
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Dearborn? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Dearborn.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dearborn? The cost of living in Dearborn is 98/100 - which is 9% higher than Michigan.
      Dearborn
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dearborn? Dearborn crime rates are 2,202, which are 10% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,202 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Dearborn? The median income in Dearborn is $56,302 which is 11% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $56,3022% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,61114% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dearborn a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn
      Henry Ford Medical Center - Fairlane

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Future Drugs
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Monroe Street Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Oakwood Healthcare Center - Dearborn
      Henry Ford Village Medical Center
      Belal Abdallah, MD Internal Medicine
      Beaumont Breast Care Center - Dearborn
      Beaumont Pediatric - Dearborn
      Oakman Medical Group Pc
      Dr. Ali Nasser
      Oakleaf Neurology and Sleep

      A+ Housing

      What are Dearborn home prices? Dearborn home prices are $154,100 - which is 21% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $154,10017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0197% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Dearborn have good schools? The Dearborn graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      20% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Dearborn a good place to live? Dearborn has an overall rating of 84% from 17 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      17 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      88%

      4 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      13 total surveys

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