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Welcome to Dearborn!

City of Dearborn

Founded in 1786 and incorporated as a city in 1929, Dearborn, Michigan is the seventh-largest city in the state, and the second-largest city in Wayne County.

Dearborn is home to a thriving small business economy and also serves as the headquarters for major corporations, including Ford Motor Company, Carhartt, Hollingsworth, and Shatila Food Products. Thousands advance their education each year at The University of Michigan - Dearborn and Henry Ford College, which are based in Dearborn.

More than 100,000 residents call Dearborn home and benefit from the Dearborn Advantage, including:

Free K-14 education: Dearborn Public Schools students can earn their Associate's degree at no cost.

A young and growing population, with roughly 40% of the population 25 years and under, and one of the only growing populations in the state.

45 parks and 5 pools, with free pool entry for all kids 13 years of age and under.

Free books every month for all children 5 years and under.

Thriving small business environment and world-class culinary capital, with award-winning restaurants.

Once rooted in the auto industry and the birthplace of Henry Ford, Dearborn is the home of innovation and immigration, where families across the world came to build a life. It is home to a rich, vibrant, multicultural community, where over 30 percent of our population is foreign-born; where church bell towers stand next door to mosque minarets; and where you can eat the best paczki and shawarmas in the country.

Dearborn is a regional center for employment, healthcare services, higher education, international dining, and outstanding cultural and visitor attractions. Known for its rich cultural diversity and hospitality, Dearborn is where new beginnings meet lifelong opportunities. This is the Dearborn Advantage.

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