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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Forest Park
      Dabrowski Park
      Tolan Park
      Perrien Park
      Brush Mall
      Brewster Park
      Peck Park
      Kresge Ford Basement Courtyard

      Entertainment

      Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
      Bert's Warehouse Theater
      Michigan Science Center
      N’Namdi
      Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
      Majestic Theatre
      Garden Bowl
      Scarab Club

      Food & Drink

      Louie's Corned Beef and Ham
      McDonald's
      Chewy's
      Joe's Liquor and wine shoppe
      Raven Lounge
      Subway
      Motor City Liquor
      Lagerhaus No. 5

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Park? Of all people who commute, 12.9% take public transportation in Forest Park.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Park? The cost of living in Forest Park is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
      Forest Park
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Detroit
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Park? Forest Park crime rates are 3,293, which are 64% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,293 per 100k people

      44% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      44% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Park? The median income in Forest Park is $20,271 which is 60% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $20,27163% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,68944% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      30% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Forest Park a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Detroit Medical Center
      Kresge Eye Institute
      DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
      St. John Hospital and Medical Center
      Henry Ford Hospital
      St. John Providence Hospital
      John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
      Samaritan Center

      Pharmacies

      University Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Platinum Care Pharmacy
      Wyoming Discount Health Mart Pharmacy
      Southwest Discount Pharmacy
      Town Pharmacy
      Knight Drugs
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Grace Dialysis Center
      DMC Health Care Center - Detroit
      Bon Secours Internal Medicine
      Northeast Physician Associates Health Center
      WSU Physician's Group
      Medicina Urbana
      Detroit Medical Center
      Lawrence B Rubin Dpm Pc

      B- Housing

      What are Forest Park home prices? Forest Park home prices are $114,700 - which is 10% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $114,70038% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72723% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      7%

      88% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Forest Park have good schools? The Forest Park graduation rate is 69% - which is 20% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      9%

      82% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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