Town Guide · Washtenaw County
Dexter, Michigan
Dexter is a village about 15 to 20 minutes northwest of Ann Arbor where a historic Main Street meets the Huron River and the Border-to-Border Trail. It pairs small-town walkability with quick access to the university, and its median sale price runs above the county towns to the west.
Market snapshot
Dexter at a glance
Figures are the most recent published medians for the area. Neighborhood-level data can swing on small sales volumes, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Median sale price
about $500,000
August 2026, Redfin
Median days on market
about 9 to 29 days
2026, Zillow / Prop-Metrics (ZIP 48130). Sources disagree widely.
Dexter · Washtenaw County
Getting around
Typical drive times
Typical off-peak drive times by car. Rush hour, weather, and I-94 construction can add time, so leave a buffer for flights.
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus)
about 15 to 20 minutes
Michigan Medicine
about 20 minutes
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
about 35 to 40 minutes
Property taxes
Millage rate
54.87 total mills
Latest complete figure (2023), applied to taxable value. Rates vary by school district and taxing unit.
Schools
Dexter Community Schools
Serves the village of Dexter and surrounding Dexter Township.
Visit the district websiteHousing stock
Home styles and price ranges
A mix of historic village homes near Main Street and newer subdivisions along the Huron River. The typical home value is about $503,000 (Zillow), with the median sale price around $475,000 to $510,000 (Redfin / Rocket Homes).
Parks & amenities
Where to spend the day
Dexter-Huron Metropark offers canoe and kayak rentals, fishing, hiking, and a labyrinth, and the Border-to-Border Trail's Ann Arbor-Dexter Corridor links downtown Dexter to Zeeb Road. Community Park, First Street Park, Monument Park, and Mill Creek Park round out the village parks, with downtown Main Street shops and coffee spots along the river.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Dexter
What is the median home price in Dexter in 2026?
About $500,000 as of August 2026 (Redfin), with the median over the trailing three months near $475,000.
How long is the drive from Dexter to Michigan Medicine?
About 20 minutes to the U-M medical campus in Ann Arbor.
How long does it take to get from Dexter to Detroit Metro Airport?
About 35 to 40 minutes via I-94.
What is the property tax millage rate in Dexter?
Dexter's total property tax millage was reported at 54.87 mills in 2023, applied to taxable value.
What school district serves Dexter?
Dexter Community Schools, which serves the village and surrounding Dexter Township.
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