Dearborn Heights, MI vs Orem, UT
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 Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 12.6). Orem leads in median household income ($77,568 vs $58,335). Dearborn Heights leads in cost of living index (92 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dearborn Heights, MI | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#307) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 60,872 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,417 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $58,335 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+39.8 |
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76.8 Score
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,417
Population
60,872
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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