Detroit: Economy & Jobs
Detroit reports a median household income of $39,938 (1.5× below Wayne County median $60,539; 1.8× below Michigan median $72,875), with homes at a median value of $83,900. The surrounding county supports 725,504 jobs (avg $76,411).
- $64,888 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Michigan $69,437).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $39,938 — below the Michigan median ($64,354). Poverty rate 32.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 32.3% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $812,790 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $52,740,323 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $64,888 (vs Michigan $69,437) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $45,096 |
| Median Household Income | $39,938 (vs Michigan $64,354) |
| Poverty Rate | 32.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $39,938 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 7.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 24.80 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 12.0% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 725,504 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $55,436,615,328 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $76,411 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,347,960 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% (vs Michigan 3.7%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 65 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 105 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Bedding Plant Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 33,343 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 645,807 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 43,362,524 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 340 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 150 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 451 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 692 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 12 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 279 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 89 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 47 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,154 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,484 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 223 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 256 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Plymouth Quick Shop 1 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 931 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INDO AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $20,666,668,868 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 11,522.70 (vs Michigan $8,576) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,793,561 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 13 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 65.5% |
| Pct Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Pct Walked | 12.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.2 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 32.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12