Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI Area Guide

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Southwest Detroit Area Facts

  • Southwest Detroit has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Southwest Detroit crime rates are 38% higher than the Detroit average
  • Cost of living in Southwest Detroit is 2% higher than the Detroit average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Alayna Elabed Brighter Neinas Community Park
      Scarcyny Park & Garden
      Clark Park
      Boyer Playfield
      Military-Regular Park
      St. Hedwig Park
      25th-Toledo Park
      Harvey-Junction Park

      Entertainment

      El Club
      El Bosque
      Matrix Theater
      Geodesic Dome House
      Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
      Senate Theater
      Great Lakes Indian Museum
      Discoteca La Rancherita

      Food & Drink

      La Fiesta Ice Cream
      V.L. Bar
      Little Caesars
      Vienna Market
      Lena Market
      Frank's Party Store
      Cantina Mexicana
      Ken Bruce's Party Store

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest Detroit? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Southwest Detroit.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest Detroit? The cost of living in Southwest Detroit is 84/100 - which is 8% lower than Michigan.
      Southwest Detroit
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Detroit
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwest Detroit? Southwest Detroit crime rates are 8,425, which are 365% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      8,425 per 100k people

      298% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12  

      298% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest Detroit? The median income in Southwest Detroit is $58,091 which is 22% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $58,09129% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,17644% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      59% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Southwest Detroit a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Southwest Detroit home prices? Southwest Detroit home prices are $134,614 - which is 43% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $134,61459% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08025% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Southwest Detroit have good schools? The Southwest Detroit graduation rate is 48% - which is 44% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      48%

      42% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      59% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Southwest Detroit a good place to live? Southwest Detroit has an overall rating of 80% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      4 total surveys

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