Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

Living in Lafayette Park

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Bikeability 82
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Walkability 91
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 74
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 5
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 48
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Schools 3
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Residents

15k Population +2.7k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +14% (2010–19)
26% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black66%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household26%
Householder living alone66%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty +12% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab2%
Walked14%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value +$73k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$839 Median Monthly Rent +$262 (2010–19)
16% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafayette Park

United States45
Michigan58
Detroit Metro Area61
Wayne County87

Property Crime in Lafayette Park

United States48
Michigan43
Detroit Metro Area41
Wayne County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (90%)(8%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump8%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 12
Feb 28 2 9
Mar 36 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 3 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 3 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 30 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Park

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

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Marygrove College
8 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

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Airports

Airports near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

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Toledo Express Airport
65 miles, SW
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