147th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Redford, MI
A typical home in Redford costs about $1,327 a month, 22.9% of the median household income of $69,414. That makes Redford the 25th most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 147th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,365
- Median home value
- $155,600
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,288
- Of income on housing
- 22.9%
Redford against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Redford | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,365 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $155,600 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,288 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $69,414 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 22.9% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 25th most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Redford
The towns around Redford, each with its own page.
- Westland Rent $1,158 · Home $184,600 164th most affordable in the metro
- Farmington Hills Rent $1,551 · Home $354,500 111th most affordable in the metro
- Detroit Rent $1,074 · Home $83,900 197th most affordable in the metro
- Livonia Rent $1,322 · Home $281,100 57th most affordable in the metro
- Dearborn Heights Rent $1,331 · Home $185,100 183rd most affordable in the metro
- Southfield Rent $1,340 · Home $236,200 179th most affordable in the metro
- Garden City Rent $1,150 · Home $168,800 133rd most affordable in the metro
- Farmington Rent $1,340 · Home $297,200 81st most affordable in the metro
Living in Redford
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- Most expensive neighborhoods in Redford The last 12 months
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- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Redford city guide Pros, homes and city services
Redford cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Redford, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Redford takes 22.9% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 147th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Redford?
The median gross rent is $1,365 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 13% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Redford?
Owners put the median home value at $155,600, 38% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,288 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Redford?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Redford home at $1,327 a month calls for about $53,000 a year. The median household here earns $69,414.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Redford. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.