Dearborn, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Dearborn's Demographic Profile

Dearborn has 32,651 households and a median income of $65,255, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 96,364
# Households 32,651
Median age 34
Median household income $65,255
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,220
5-year population change -6%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dearborn $109 12,189 SF 6.22%
Dearborn Heights $209 3,990 SF 6.22%
Detroit $128 31,388 SF 10.02%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dearborn $119 85,020 SF 8.45%
Dearborn Heights $126 108,916 SF 8.45%
Detroit $129 46,452 SF 10.27%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Dearborn $158 22,028 SF
Dearborn Heights $185 4,618 SF
Melvindale $93 7,500 SF
Detroit $142 10,558 SF
Allen Park $411 7,377 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dearborn $68 55,591 SF 15.00%
Detroit $107 72,294 SF 15.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Dearborn

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

23589-23593 Van Born Rd

Taylor, MI 48180

  • 6,500 SF Retail Building
  • 6.22% Cap Rate
  • $699,900
For Sale

26051 Michigan Ave

Inkster, MI 48141

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

6823 W Warren Ave

Detroit, MI 48210

  • 11,050 SF Industrial Building
  • $450,000
For Sale

26734 Michigan Ave

Inkster, MI 48141

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

7430 Alaska St

Detroit, MI 48204

  • 5,160 SF Multifamily
  • 15.00% Cap Rate
  • $424,900
For Sale

19403 W Warren Ave

Detroit, MI 48228

  • 2,600 SF Retail Building
  • $249,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

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

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Dearborn $129 49,041 SF
Dearborn Heights $162 26,528 SF
Melvindale $188 6,989 SF
Detroit $132 35,755 SF
Allen Park $218 28,513 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Dearborn 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 or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Dearborn 96,364 32,651 34 $65,255 3 11,220 -6%
Dearborn Heights 56,788 20,540 37 $59,117 3 5,880 -5%
Melvindale 11,328 4,074 34 $39,384 3 1,801 -5%
Detroit 692,503 275,153 37 $36,942 2 148,461 1%
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, 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

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

Dearborn 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?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Dearborn. 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?

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

How does Dearborn compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Dearborn. 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 acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Dearborn, 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.