Dearborn, MI vs Mount Vernon, NY

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Dearborn

78.4

#180 nationally

vs

Mount Vernon

63.8

#1739 nationally

Dearborn leads in crime level (8.0 vs 14.9). Dearborn leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 36.9 min). Dearborn leads in cost of living index (96 vs 133).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dearborn, MI Mount Vernon, NY
WhereAtHome Score 78.4 (#180) 63.8 (#1739)
Population 105,811 71,168
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $253,490 $581,799
Median Household Income $64,600 $75,511
Average Commute 21.3 min 36.9 min
Walk Score 58 73
Crime Level 8.0 14.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 133
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+29.0 D+26.3