Median owner-occupied home value
$83,900± $1,317 margin of errorEstimated by homeowners; not a current sale price.
Detroit, MI housing and neighborhood guide
Home values, rents and population for Detroit from the U.S. Census Bureau, with local resources and the questions to ask before you move.
The housing picture
2020–2024 American Community Survey · Detroit city, Michigan
Median monthly gross rent
$1,074± $13 margin of errorContract rent plus applicable utility and fuel costs.
Population
638,530± 62 margin of errorResidents within the Census place boundary.
Housing units
329,393± 1,892 margin of errorOccupied and vacant housing units.
Occupied housing units
257,998± 2,206 margin of errorHomes occupied by owners or renters.
Owner-occupied housing units
129,895± 2,307 margin of errorOccupied homes in which the owner lives.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year ↗. Retrieved Sep 28, 2026. Place ID: 2622000. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars. Survey estimates describe a period, not a live housing market.
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2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars; published margins of error use a 90% confidence level. These downloadable source tables cover all Census geographies.
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Local resources reviewed .
Use the Burton collection for historical context
Detroit Public Library's Burton Historical Collection lists maps, photographs and land records among its holdings, and links a searchable digital image collection. Check the collection's own visiting and appointment hours before an in-person visit. These are historical research resources, not a current zoning or permit determination.
Open local resourceCheck station access separately from train hours
The Detroit People Mover's service page separates operating hours from station-building access and lists elevator and escalator notices. For a downtown trip, check the entrance you plan to use as well as train service: some connected building entrances close before service ends.
Open local resourceQuestions about Detroit
Can I access Detroit Public Library's Digital Sanborn Maps from home?
The Burton Historical Collection page says its Digital Sanborn Maps database is accessible only from computers at Detroit Public Library locations. It describes historical maps covering 1867–1970; use them for historical research rather than as evidence of a property's current condition or designation.
Source: detroitpubliclibrary.org ↗What is the median home value in Detroit?
The 2020–2024 ACS estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes in Detroit is $83,900 in 2024 dollars. This describes owner-reported values over a five-year period. For a purchase or sale today, request recent comparable transactions for the specific neighborhood and property type.
What is the median rent in Detroit?
The 2020–2024 ACS median monthly gross rent for Detroit is $1,074 in 2024 dollars. Gross rent includes contract rent and applicable utility and fuel costs. It is a historical survey estimate, not today's asking rent or a quote for an individual property.
Does this describe a specific neighborhood?
These figures cover Detroit city, Michigan. City boundaries, ZIP codes, school attendance areas, and named neighborhoods can differ. Use a property's address to check the details that matter to you; a city-wide median will not describe every block or home.
How can I compare Detroit with another place?
Use the city comparison to view figures from the same ACS release side by side. Then compare current property choices, your actual commute, and address-specific conditions. Differences between survey estimates can fall within their margins of error; the comparison does not rank which place is best.