Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Dearborn Heights is a city of 61,771 people in Wayne County, Michigan.
Why visit Dearborn Heights
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 191 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Michigan–Dearborn, University of Michigan–Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science, Dearborn Historical Museum and Henry Ford Square House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dearborn Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Dearborn Heights is located about 12 miles (19 km) west of downtown Detroit. The city shares a small border with Detroit, and is considered a bedroom community. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 63,292.
From the Wikipedia article Dearborn Heights, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
University of Michigan–Dearborn
School · 3.1 mi
Public university in Dearborn, Michigan
University of Michigan–Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science
School · 3.0 mi
Museums and landmarks17
Henry Ford Square House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Garden City, Michigan
Commandant's Quarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Fair Lane
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Henry Ford's estate in Dearborn, Michigan
Malcolm X House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
House in Inkster, Michigan, United States of America
Norwayne Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in Westland, Michigan, United States
Rosedale Gardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
The Dearborn Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Luxurious historic hotel, conceived by Henry Ford
The Henry Ford
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Museum of history in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Wilson Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Sorenson House
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Location of the former home of early Ford executive Charles Sorensen. Later used as a rec center / servicemen's clubhouse.
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Eliza Howell Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Park in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America, United States of America
Hines Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes191
Sidelines Sports Tavern
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, American, Grill, Wings · 1.3 mi
Sidelines Sports Tavern, founded in 2000 and located in Westland, MI, is your local destination for ultimate game-day excitement and...
27554 Warren Road, Westland
Su 12:00-02:00, Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00
Antonio's Cucina Italiana
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
26356 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights
Su 13:00-21:00, Mo-Th 11:30-21:00, Fr 11:30-22:00, Sa 13:00-22:00
Fratelli's Eateries
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
24536 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights
Mo-Th 15:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-02:00; Sa 13:00-01:00
Tasty Kabob
Restaurant · Lebanese, Middle Eastern · 2.4 mi
8207 Middlebelt Road, Westland
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30
The Himalayan Flames
Restaurant · Indian · 2.9 mi
22266 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Mo,Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:30; Tu-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:30;...
Rex's Golden Grill
Restaurant · 3.0 mi
2424 South Telegraph Road, Dearborn
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Telegraph Grill
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
8445 North Telegraph Road, Dearborn Heights
Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-03:00
179 more on the map.
History
Dearborn Heights was incorporated from the two discontinuous sections of Dearborn Township and a quarter-mile connecting strip of land from the village of Inkster. Incorporation petitions were filed on Friday, March 4, 1960, while Inkster officials delivered their petitions for incorporation on Monday, March 7, 1960. The residents approved Dearborn Heights' incorporation on an election held June 20, 1960, which is the official date of incorporation. Inkster, a predominantly black community, filed a lawsuit, claiming that the shape of Dearborn Heights reflected a racial gerrymander. The Michigan Supreme Court held that Inkster had failed to demonstrate any legally cognizable harm and dismissed the lawsuit.
From the History section of Dearborn Heights, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
24041 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Churches and places of worship35
Dearborn Covenant Church
Church · Protestant · 2.0 mi
18575 West Outer Drive, Dearborn
Evergreen Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.1 mi
8680 Evergreen Road, Detroit
First Presbyterian Church - Dearborn
Church · Presbyterian · 2.7 mi
600 North Brady Road, Dearborn
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.9 mi
22430 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging64
Schools, colleges and libraries105
Healthcare39
Get Well Urgent Care Of Dearborn Heights
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
24950 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn Heights
1st Choice Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
23455 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Map of Dearborn Heights
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dearborn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Dearborn 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Allen Park 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Detroit 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Berkley 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Beverly Hills 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Birmingham 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Clawson 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Warren 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Sterling Heights 21 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Ann Arbor 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dearborn heights michigan justice center, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 25535 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Faith Baptist Church, 26305 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- U.S. Post Office, 23823 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, 48127 - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Saint Hedwig Cemetery Ford Road entrance, Dearborn Heights, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Hines Park at Outer Drive, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Saul Vielmetti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry Ford Square House, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorwayneStreetscapeSingleFam, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HenryFordEstateSWSide, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- The Henry Ford 2011, Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RosedaleGardensHD1LivoniaMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilson Barn Livonia MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commandants Quarters Dearborn, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dearborn Inn, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Road, Dearborn, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- String trimmer head-insert style, StrangeApparition2011, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GPD Win, StrangeApparition2011, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, StrangeApparition2011, CC0
- Guardian Lutheran Church, Dearborn, Michigan, Rmhermen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church Dearborn, Michigan, Rmhermen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Facade, Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church Dearborn, Michigan, Rmhermen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rouge Park Detroit south entrance, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jurnee, Kcummings04, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garden City, Michigan City Hall, CityofGardenCity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Warren Avenue and Ford Road Approaching Detroit, Michigan (14017126388), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burger King Kids Club Fun Center, PeRshGo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 1, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 6, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 3 (Gordon Tarpley), Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 5, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 3, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 4, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 2, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Apiognomonia errabunda 99554012, Unknown author, CC0
- Apiognomonia errabunda 99554017, Adam Kranz, CC0
- Firefighter's helmet and clothes, Rmhermen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eristalis arbustorum 99554405, Unknown author, CC0
- Eristalis arbustorum 99554409, Unknown author, CC0
- Puccinia recondita (77), Adam Kranz, CC0
- D-Town Farm Sept 2011 06, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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