Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Dexter
Dexter, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,649
Population
4,495
Renter Mix
25% Rent
This charming Michigan town has amazing access to surrounding wilderness
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Situated just nine miles northwest of Ann Arbor, Dexter is a modest Michigan town that’s great for families and adventurous types. The town’s Main Street is lined with incredibly charming homes and vibrant streetscapes. This is a place that needs to be seen in summer to be truly appreciated. The center of town is full of buzzing local eateries and shops, all wrapped in historic buildings and surroundings.
Dexter is a sought-after suburb due to the fantastic schools in the area. The Huron River forms the eastern border of the town, and as you move north you’ll find golf courses, parks, recreations areas, and opportunities for boating and fishing. Families flock to Dexter for the sheer amount of character and amenities crammed into its surroundings, but if you need to access the city of Ann Arbor, you can be there in no time.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,620
Average: $115,315
Education
2,012
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,375
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dexter has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dexter, MI is $1,649 for one bedroom, $1,838 for two bedrooms, and $2,259 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dexter has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,649/month
637 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dexter, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
513 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
445 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
505 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,116 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Miller-Smith Preserve
- Hudson Mills Metropark
- Dexter-Huron Metropark
- Burns-Stokes Preserve
- Fox Science Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.