Dearborn Heights, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Dearborn Heights's Demographic Profile

Dearborn Heights has 20,540 households and a median income of $59,117, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 56,788
# Households 20,540
Median age 37
Median household income $59,117
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,880
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dearborn Heights $146 130,721 SF 8.45%
Dearborn $176 97,670 SF 8.45%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Dearborn Heights $196 4,011 SF
Dearborn $146 22,401 SF
Inkster $101 4,440 SF
Garden City $278 13,195 SF
Allen Park $316 11,901 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dearborn $79 43,439 SF 15.00%
Westland $161 19,649 SF 8.36%
Detroit $187 42,552 SF 15.00%
Wayne $140 15,146 SF 8.02%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Dearborn Heights

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

26051 Michigan Ave

Inkster, MI 48141

  • 43,500 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

27527-27543 Joy Rd

Westland, MI 48185

  • 3,315 SF Office Building
  • $430,000
For Sale

26734 Michigan Ave

Inkster, MI 48141

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • $500,000
For Sale

24548 W Warren St

Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

  • 3,200 SF Office Building
  • $1,050,000
For Sale

19403 W Warren Ave

Detroit, MI 48228

  • 2,600 SF Retail Building
  • $279,000
For Sale

19040 Ecorse Rd

Allen Park, MI 48101

  • 5,500 SF Retail Building
  • $1,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Dearborn Heights pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Dearborn Heights $166 27,475 SF
Dearborn $121 52,452 SF
Inkster $74 82,637 SF
Garden City $195 11,696 SF
Allen Park $215 31,609 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Dearborn Heights alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Dearborn Heights or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Dearborn Heights 56,788 20,540 37 $59,117 3 5,880 -5%
Dearborn 96,364 32,651 34 $65,255 3 11,220 -6%
Inkster 25,824 9,990 35 $38,922 3 5,567 -2%
Garden City 24,151 9,904 42 $63,619 2 2,061 -5%
Allen Park 25,198 10,360 42 $75,044 2 1,618 -5%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Dearborn Heights, MI and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Dearborn Heights

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Is Dearborn Heights a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Dearborn Heights offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Dearborn Heights?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Dearborn Heights. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Dearborn Heights?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Dearborn Heights. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Dearborn Heights compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Dearborn Heights. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Dearborn Heights acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Dearborn Heights, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.