Dearborn Heights, Michigan · ZIP 48127

Dearborn Heights — ZIP 48127

Dearborn Heights (48127) scores 63/100 — Fair for Dearborn Heights. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $270K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$270K

Median rent$1,359/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$270K

Median Rent

$1,359/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

55,357

Violent Crime

14,838

Property Crime

40,519

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Dearborn STEM Middle School	06–08	166	98%	98%
Kinloch Elementary School	KG–04	557	47%	62%
Howe Trainable Center and Montessori	PK–12	247	42%	42%
River Oaks Elementary School	PK–05	366	37%	42%
Highview Elementary School	PK–04	395	32%	37%
Hillcrest Elementary School	KG–04	309	27%	27%
Crestwood High School	09–12	1,272	26%	48%
Star International Academy	PK–12	1,728	25%	34%
Riverside Middle School	05–08	1,139	20%	42%
Global Heights Academy	PK–08	274	3%	8%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

39,943

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

34.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48127 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 48127 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48127 is approximately $270K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 48127 in Dearborn Heights has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.