Dearborn, Michigan
About Dearborn
Set in the southeastern part of Michigan, Dearborn is a mid-size city with an estimated population of 106,377. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Michigan.
Dearborn holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 24.25 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,387 residents per square mile.
📰 Dearborn News Today
- Large police presence in Dearborn as crowds gather ahead of planned protest ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Aug 18
- University of Michigan-Dearborn creates new major MLive.com · Aug 17
- Rep. Tlaib responds to targeting of Michigan Muslim families House.gov · Aug 18
- Dearborn leaders say city remains safe for all faiths ahead of visit by anti-Muslim provocateur Michigan Public · Aug 18
- Dearborn prepares for anti-Islam protest cbsnews.com · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dearborn Unique
- A top-25 city in Michigan by population (#7 of 533 incorporated places).
- Positioned in southeastern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 2.1% of Michigan's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Dearborn
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Dearborn
- Ananas Cafe - Dearborn (café)
- Azal Cofee — arab (café)
- Big Fish — seafood
- Brome Modern Eatery — burger
- Chicken Kraze — chicken
- Ford Patio Bar & Grill — american
- Gracie See Pizzeria — pizza
- Hawilo Grill — burger
- Kabab Arbeel — arab
- Kerby's Koney Island — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Arab American National Museum · Museum
- Dearborn Historical Museum · Museum
- Greenfield Village · Museum
- The Henry Ford · Museum
- Artspace · Art gallery
- Davidson Gerson Gallery of Glass · Museum
- Five Replica Homes of Great Americans · Attraction
- Launch Dearborn · Arcade
- McFadden-Ross House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dearborn
- Alber-Bingham Park reviews ★
- Anthony Park reviews ★
- Argyle-Williamson Park reviews ★
- Arjay Miller Arboretum reviews ★
- Arther Basse Park reviews ★
- Belton-Mark Twain Park reviews ★
- Bennington Park reviews ★
- Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Park reviews ★
- Cherry Hill reviews ★
- Columbia Park reviews ★
- Constance-St. Marys Park reviews ★
- Dearborn Peace Park East reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dearborn
- Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
- Advanced Technology Academy
- Henry Ford Academy
- Iris Becker Elementary School
- Lowrey Middle School
- McCollough Elementary School
- Miller Elementary School
- Riverside Academy
- Riverside Academy PreK
- Riverside Academy West Campus
- Salina Elementary P 3
- The Dearborn Academy
- West Village Academy
- Woodworth Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Metropolitan Behavioral Health · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.