Dexter is a very small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 4,529 people and five associated neighborhoods, Dexter is the 209th largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in Dexter was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Dexter economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Dexter, where the median household income is $89,671.00. 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 87.63% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Dexter is a city of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Dexter who work in management occupations (14.49%), office and administrative support (10.78%), and food service (8.83%). 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. A relatively large number of people in Dexter telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 20.76% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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. Because of many things, Dexter is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Dexter a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Dexter has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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.If knowledge is power, Dexter is a pretty powerful place. 67.28% of the adults in Dexter have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Dexter in 2022 was $50,131, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $200,524 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 Spanish and Italian.
