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Dexter, MI
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Population
4,521
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,327
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 13 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $106,637 a year, 46% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $421,000 (82% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,761 a month.
Local data for Dexter, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dexter, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,637
Poverty rate
0.8%
Median home value
$421,000
Median rent
$1,761/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
70.3%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,373), Irish Americans (967), Italian Americans (393).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washtenaw County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,751
219,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,736
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.44B
FY 2026, $9,241 per person
How people get to work
Dexter, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
819
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
416
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Barton HillsVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| ChelseaCity | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Ann ArborCity | 7.6 mi | 28.4 |
| Whitmore LakeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.8 |
| PinckneyVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.6 |
| SalineCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| South LyonCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| BrightonCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| YpsilantiCity | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| ManchesterVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| StockbridgeVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Grass LakeVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| ClintonVillage | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| HowellCity | 19 mi | 5 |
| MilanCity | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| PlymouthCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, MI in?
- Dexter is in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Dexter, MI?
- About 4,521 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Barton Hills (6.7 mi), Chelsea (7.5 mi), Ann Arbor (7.6 mi), Whitmore Lake (8.7 mi), Pinckney (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023