Dexter is a very small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 4,528 people and five associated neighborhoods, Dexter is the 209th largest community in Michigan. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Dexter, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Dexter, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Dexter’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Dexter does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $106,637.00. Dexter real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Dexter house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Dexter is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 89.58% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Dexter is a city of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Dexter who work in management occupations (13.40%), office and administrative support (8.31%), and food service (8.11%). Also of interest is that Dexter has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 26.90% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Dexter is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Dexter’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Dexter doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Dexter. 70.31% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Dexter in 2022 was $62,671, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $250,684 for a family of four. The people who call Dexter home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Dexter residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Dexter include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Dexter is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
