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Living in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI

Southwest Detroit Area Facts

  • Southwest Detroit has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Southwest Detroit crime rates are 31% 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