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Dexter

A charming small town offering convenient access to the area's lakes.
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Welcome to Dexter

 
Located about 8 miles west of Ann Arbor, Dexter is a charming small town offering convenient access to the area's lakes and metroparks.
 
A city of about 4,000 located eight miles west of Ann Arbor; Dexter is the unofficial gateway to the area's lakes and metroparks. Dexter's restaurants and pubs are popular gathering points for those who've spent the day engaged in outdoor activity. Founded in 1824, Dexter is another of the county's villages with an agricultural heritage. Although a few farms remain today, most of Dexter's residents are professionals working in Dexter, Ann Arbor, or the greater Detroit area.
 
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Dexter features a thriving village center with several appealing shops, as well as a downtown park with a large gazebo that is a favorite spot after a visit to the Dairy Queen across the street. During the summer months, a variety of events occur downtown, highlighted in August by the much-anticipated Dexter Daze, which draws thousands of people from all over the county. Dexter's housing stock is varied, with beautiful examples of Victorian architecture close in, and newer subdivisions around the edges.
 
 

Overview for Dexter, MI

16,011 people live in Dexter, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $55,461. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,011

Total Population

42.5 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$55,461

Average individual Income

Around Dexter, MI

There's plenty to do around Dexter, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

10
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dexter Blueberry Farm, Village of Dexter, and Black Belt Academy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 2.87 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.25 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.3 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Dexter, MI

Dexter has 5,913 households, with an average household size of 2.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dexter do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,011 people call Dexter home. The population density is 250.13 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,011

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.5

Median Age

50.16 / 49.84%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,913

Total Households

2.71

Average Household Size

$55,461

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Dexter, MI

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The following schools are within or nearby Dexter. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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