DetroitOR
A town of 190, settled in 1891.
Is Detroit a good place to live?
Detroit’s median age is 55.2 years, above both the Oregon town median (39.4 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 143 Oregon towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Detroit. 26% of the land in Detroit is conserved, against 4.4% in Oregon’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Detroit has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
190 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Detroit: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Detroit, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Detroit.
Very high risk in Detroit, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Conserved land covers nearly a quarter of Detroit
1.5 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Detroit is 1.7 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Detroit, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Detroit has mild winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Detroit’s July high is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Detroit’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Detroit for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (21%), Mill City (8%) and Stayton (8%). Half commute less than 45 miles.
| Detroit | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Detroit is
Detroit beats the Oregon average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 43% of Detroit adults have high blood pressure. Only 6 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Detroit.
| Detroit | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Detroit | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10% | 12.5% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.9% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in Detroit are worth about $436K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Detroit home is worth about $436,000, up 3.3% in a year, 11% below the Oregon typical home. 82% of households own their home in Detroit.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Detroit
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Detroit; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Detroit residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Detroit
City in Oregon, United States
Detroit is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It was named for Detroit, Michigan, in the 1890s because of the large number of people from Michigan in the community. The population was 203 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Established
- 1952
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,594 ft
- ZIP code
- 97342
- Area code
- 503, 971
Questions about Detroit
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Detroit, OR a good place to live?
Detroit has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.