Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) A+
El Artesano, LLC
Coffee Shop
Bella's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Nevería La Michoacana
Coffee Shop
Mangonadas Del Barrio #2
Coffee Shop
Happy’s Pizza
Coffee Shop
Astro Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lucky Detroit
Coffee Shop
Green Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Presotea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Press Room
Coffee Shop
Awake Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hot Taco
Coffee Shop
Cork & Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Bottom Line Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Blue Star Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Down Under
Coffee Shop
La Pecora Nera
Coffee Shop
Urban Bean Co.
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Avalon Bakery
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
El Club
Nightclub
El Bosque
Nightclub
Matrix Theater
Theatre Arts
Geodesic Dome House
Attraction
Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
Museum
Senate Theater
Cinema
Great Lakes Indian Museum
Museum
Discoteca La Rancherita
Nightclub
Fort Wayne
Attraction
Prosperity Place
Museum
The Corner Ballpark
Stadium
Reyes | Finn
Art Gallery
Jackman Dramatic Art Centre
Theatre Arts
TV Lounge
Nightclub
University of Windsor Stadium
Stadium
The Blue Bird Inn
Nightclub
Dabls MBAD African Bead Museum
Museum
Live Coal Gallery
Art Gallery
Leland City Club
Nightclub
Masonic Temple
Theatre Arts
Cinema Detroit
Cinema
Mic Mac Park Splash Pad
Water Park
Cliff Bell's
Nightclub
The Motor City Art Center
Theatre Arts
Little Caesars Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (20) A+
La Fiesta Ice Cream
Sweets
V.L. Bar
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Vienna Market
Alcohol
Lena Market
Alcohol
Frank's Party Store
Alcohol
Cantina Mexicana
Bar
Ken Bruce's Party Store
Alcohol
El Durango Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Blue Diamond Lounge
Bar
Joe's Market
Alcohol
Bodega Cat Party Store
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Alvarez Party Store
Alcohol
Vernor Express
Alcohol
Detroit 75 Kitchen
Fast Food
Shaun's Party Store
Alcohol
Pancho's Palace II
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Giovanna's Lounge
Bar
Sidekicks Saloon
Bar
Abick’s
Bar
Donovan's Pub
Bar
Fitness (0) F
The Boulevard House / El Museo del Norte
Community Centre
LA SED Senior and Youth Center
Community Centre
Roberto Clemente Recreation Center
Community Centre
All Saints Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre
Community Centre
ACCESS Youth & Family Services Center
Community Centre
Delray Community Center
Community Centre
Woodbridge Community Youth Center
Community Centre
Cass Community Services
Community Centre
CrossFit in the D
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
St. Patrick Senior Center
Community Centre
St. Patrick Senior Center
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Hannan Center
Community Centre
True Fitness Windsor
Gym
International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
Community Centre
Chapel Hill Family Life Center
Community Centre
Dearborn Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) A+
Chilango's Bakery
Bakery
Brown's Bun Bakery
Bakery
Donut Villa
Bakery
E & L Supermercado
Grocery Store
Hacienda Mexican Foods
Grocery Store
Mexicantown Bakery
Bakery
La Jalisciense Supermercado / Taqueria
Grocery Store
Supermercado la Jalisciense
Grocery Store
La Carreta Market
Grocery Store
La Michoacana Tortilla Factory
Bakery
La Michoacana Tortilla Factory
Bakery
La Gloria Bakery
Bakery
Prince Valley Supermercado Gigante
Grocery Store
La Fiesta Market Carniceria
Grocery Store
La Jalisciense Tortilla Factory
Bakery
Algo Especial Super Market
Grocery Store
Azteca Supermercado
Grocery Store
Honey Bee Market La Colmena
Grocery Store
Sheila's Cake Shop
Bakery
Garden Fresh Marketplace
Grocery Store
Save More & Discount
Grocery Store
Guadalajara
Grocery Store
Vernor Food Center
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
La Rosa Bakery
Bakery
Parks (12) A+
Alayna Elabed Brighter Neinas Community Park
Park
Scarcyny Park & Garden
Park
Clark Park
Park
Boyer Playfield
Park
Military-Regular Park
Park
St. Hedwig Park
Park
25th-Toledo Park
Park
Harvey-Junction Park
Park
Malish Playground
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Tri-Centennial Village Peace Park
Park
Clemente Playground
Park
Bloomfield Playlot
Park
Stanton Park
Park
Downey Playlot
Park
Rudolph Szafraniec Playground
Park
Walter Sak Playground
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Fort Wayne
Park
Wingle Park
Park
St. Gabriel Parish Playground
Playground
15th-Butternut Park
Park
Buchanan-Tillman Park
Park
McKee Park
Park
Springdale Green
Park
Muliett Park
Park
Shops (41) A+
Violeta's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
George's Flower Shoppe
Florist
Delia Fashion
Clothing
Southwest Styles Unisex Salon
Hairdresser
Flamingo Vintage
Clothing
Nice Price Fashion
Clothing
Nice Price Home Decor
Interior Decoration
Nice Price Toys
Toys
Lupita's Ideal Beauty Lounge
Hairdresser
V-West Food Market
Convenience Store
BBW Sportswear
Clothing
15 Primaveras
Clothing
Rodriguez Vaquerita Western Wear
Clothing
El Valle Optical
Optician
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Sonnenberg Hardware
Home Improvement
Guero's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
99¢ Plus Express
Discount Store
Moda Clothing
Clothing
Amy's Shoes and Accessories
Shoes
Lupe's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Foot Locker
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Southwest Detroit.
Public Transit Stops (44)
Stops & Stations
A+
Vernor / Ferdinand (WB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Junction (EB)
Bus Stop
Junction / Vernor (NB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Ferdinand (EB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Junction (WB)
Bus Stop
Junction / Vernor (SB)
Bus Stop
Toledo / Morrell NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Campbell (EB)
Bus Stop
Toledo / Ferdinand (WB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / McKinstry (WB)
Bus Stop
Junction / Toledo (NB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Campbell (WB)
Bus Stop
Toledo / Lansing NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / McKinstry (EB)
Bus Stop
Junction / Christiancy (NB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Clark (WB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Cavalry (EB)
Bus Stop
Clark / Vernor (SB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Clark (EB)
Bus Stop
Vernor / Cavalry (WB)
Bus Stop
Toledo / Clark NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Clark / Toledo NS (NB)
Bus Stop
Junction / Plumer (NB)
Bus Stop
Junction / Merritt (SB)
Bus Stop
Junction / Porter (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Southwest Detroit is 85/100 - which is 4% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Southwest Detroit crime rates are 7,645 per 100k, which is 283% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
5,080 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
2,565 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Southwest Detroit is $39,042 - which is 23% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$39,042
F
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
F
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health B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Rite Health Farmacía
Pharmacy
Medicina Urbana
Doctor
Campbell Dental
Dentist
Family Dentistry Eva Karmo
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Clínica Médica Familiar
Clinic
Southwest Discount Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Elite Health
Clinic
Engine Number 27 Fire Station
Fire Station
Kazangy Medical Dental
Dentist
Town Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CHASS Center
Clinic
Southwest Counseling Solutions Waterman Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Southwest Counseling Solutions Waterman Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Vernor Urgent Care
Clinic
Engine Number 10 Fire Station
Fire Station
Covenant Community Care
Clinic
Detroit Fire Department - Engine 16 (Fire Boat)
Fire Station
Engine Number 37 Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Salvation Army Detroit Harbor Light
Clinic
Springwells Medical Clinic
Clinic
Affordable Family Dentistry
Dentist
Benavida Farmacia
Pharmacy
Clinica Medica Familiar
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Southwest Detroit home prices are $72,842 - which is 43% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$72,842
F
Home Appreciation Rate
48%
A+
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Southwest Detroit graduation rate is 48% - which is 44% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
20%
F
High School Grad. Rates
48%
F
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Holy Redeemer Grade School
Clippert Academy
Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
Maybury Elementary School
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Charlotte Mason Community School
Academy Of The Americas
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Beard Early Childhood
Clemente Roberto Academy
Southwest Detroit Community School
Escuela Avancemos
Academy Of The Americas At Logan
Harms Elementary School
Phoenix Elementarymiddle School
Voyageur Academy
Hope Of Detroit Academy Elementary
Hope Of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy West Selden Site
Legacy Academy
Bennett Elementary School
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Burton International School
High Schools (3) A+
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
Western International High School
Academy Of The Americas High School
Cesar Chavez High School
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site
Southwest Detroit Community School
Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site
Voyageur College Prep
Hope Of Detroit Academy Elementary
Hope Of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Legacy Academy
Detroit City West Side Academy For Leadership Development
Way Academy Vernor Site
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Douglass Academy For Young Men
Universal Academy
Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice
Cass Technical High School
Priest Elementarymiddle School
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School Northwestern
Ser Youthbuild High School Academy
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy
Detroit School Of Arts
Capstone Academy Charter School Sda South Campus
Way Michigan
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ratings A-

Southwest Detroit has an overall rating of 80% from 4 reviews.
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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 18% higher than the Detroit average
  • Cost of living in Southwest Detroit is 1% 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+ 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