Question 1

Is 48127 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48127 in Dearborn Heights has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Dearborn Heights city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 48127 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 48127?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48127 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 48127. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 48127 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Dearborn Heights. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 48127?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 48127 is approximately $264K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 48127 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 48127 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 48127 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48127 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Dearborn Heights. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 48127 scores similarly to the middle tier of Dearborn Heights neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Dearborn Heights — ZIP 48127

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Crestwood High School	09–12	—	—	—
Hillcrest Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
Kinloch Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
Riverside Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
Highview Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Star International Academy	PK–12	—	—	—
Global Heights Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
River Oaks Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Howe Trainable Center and Montessori	PK–12	—	—	—
Dearborn STEM Middle School	06–08	—	—	—