The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48125 sells for about $194,667, or $163 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 16 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,339 a month.
ZIP 48125 — Dearborn Heights
The 48125 housing market remains somewhat competitive with a median sale price of approximately $195,000. Inventory levels are relatively tight, supporting a stable price environment despite broader economic headwinds. Buyers are finding a market that is accessible compared to more expensive neighboring ZIP codes.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families seeking affordable housing options, and commuters looking for a central location within the Detroit metro area.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 16 days on market with 2.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.9% · poverty 24.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48125, Wayne County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by local school districts including Dearborn Heights School District #7, with performance ratings varying by specific school and district.
The area maintains a stable residential character with proximity to major Detroit-area employment hubs, though significant new large-scale commercial development is limited.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Wayne County and the city of Dearborn Heights, subject to Michigan's Proposal A limitations on taxable value growth.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors providing connectivity to the broader Detroit metropolitan employment centers.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of regional shopping centers and dining districts in Dearborn and surrounding communities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand for single-family and multi-family units, with rents reflecting the broader Wayne County affordability profile.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Detroit metropolitan area, with significant employment ties to the automotive, healthcare, and service sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with access to I-94 and other regional arteries facilitating movement throughout Wayne County.
Development activity is largely focused on residential infill and minor commercial renovations within existing infrastructure.
The Wayne County assessment regime follows state-mandated property tax laws, with assessments based on the taxable value capped by annual inflation adjustments.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes, county-wide millages, and municipal service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock in the Detroit metro area.
Michigan operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice and redemption periods defined by state statute.
Michigan law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 48125.
- Little Caesars Arena4.611.6 mi
- Comerica Park4.711.8 mi
- Ford Field4.612 mi
- Huntington Place4.511.5 mi
- Vibe Credit Union Showplace4.319 mi
- Ambassador Bridge410 mi
- Comerica Park4.711.8 mi
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation4.82.4 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.811.7 mi
- Greenfield Village4.82.5 mi
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation4.82.4 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.811.7 mi
- Greenfield Village4.82.5 mi
- Michigan Central4.810.2 mi
- Motown Museum4.710.8 mi
- Campus Martius Park4.711.7 mi
- Detroit Riverwalk4.812.4 mi
- Lower Huron Metropark - Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center4.510.9 mi
- Heritage Park4.74.3 mi
- Ford Field Park4.62.5 mi
- Motor City Marina4.56.8 mi
- Boaters Value Store4.76.8 mi
- Ecorse Boat Ramp3.86.6 mi
- Seaway Boat Club4.87 mi
- Western Golf & Country Club4.68.2 mi
- Big Time Entertainment4.412.2 mi
- Lakes of Taylor Golf Course4.34.8 mi
- Seven Lakes Golf Course Ltd4.212.7 mi
- Oasis Golf Center412 mi
- Fairlane Town Center4.13.4 mi
- Meijer4.13.1 mi
- Cantoro's Italian Market - Plymouth4.712.1 mi
- Southland Center4.25.3 mi
- Meijer4.211.6 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport4.36.3 mi
- Windsor International Airport4.216.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community parks providing green space and recreational facilities.
Proximity to major retail centers in the Dearborn area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.