Data story · 2026
Vacant homes in Dearborn, 2026
Homes standing vacant in Dearborn from the latest Census estimates, against Wayne County and the neighbors.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Homes standing vacant
- 6.9%
- Rank among communities in Wayne County
- 14th of 42
- Wayne County
- 12.5%
- Metro Detroit
- 8.2%
Dearborn ranks 3rd of 6 for homes standing vacant, at 6.9%
Homes standing vacant This page
| Group | Homes standing vacant |
|---|---|
| Dearborn (this page) | 6.9% |
| Detroit | 21.7% |
| Dearborn Heights | 6.6% |
| Allen Park | 4.7% |
| Melvindale | 7.2% |
| Lincoln Park | 4.3% |
Here is what the numbers say. The Census puts the homes standing vacant in Dearborn at 6.9%.
That is 45% below the Wayne County figure of 12.5%. Against Metro Detroit as a whole, 8.2%, it is 16% below.
Where Dearborn stands
Among 42 communities in Wayne County, Dearborn has the 14th highest figure, above 68% of them. The middle figure in that group is 6.0%, so Dearborn sits above the typical one.
The range runs from 2.1% in Woodhaven to 32.4% in Highland Park. The highest figures in the group belong to Highland Park (32.4%), Detroit (21.7%), and Inkster (15.3%).
Across all 195 Metro Detroit communities, Dearborn ranks 53rd.
Next door
Detroit nearby comes in at 21.7%, 216% higher. Dearborn Heights nearby comes in at 6.6%, 4% lower.
Allen Park nearby comes in at 4.7%, 31% lower. Melvindale nearby comes in at 7.2%, 6% higher.
Related numbers
For homes that are single-family houses, Dearborn comes in at 73.9%. For homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Dearborn comes in at 0.9%.
For homes built in 2020 or later, Dearborn comes in at 0.2%.
What it means for you
So what does that mean for you?
Vacant homes weigh on a block, and they are also where the next renovation usually starts.
How we read the numbers
The figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare Dearborn with the 42 communities in Wayne County that have the same figure on file, highest first.
Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.