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.

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.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 20.76% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.

Being a small city, Dexter does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

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.