Downtown, Detroit, MI

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 82
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Walkability 92
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 71
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 6
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 48
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Schools 5
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Residents

19k Population +4.8k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +23% (2010–19)
21% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black49%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household21%
Householder living alone66%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +12% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab1%
Walked17%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$147k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$962 Median Monthly Rent +$347 (2010–19)
15% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
Michigan58
Detroit Metro Area61
Wayne County87

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
Michigan43
Detroit Metro Area41
Wayne County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (76%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump19%

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 Downtown

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Detroit, MI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Detroit, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Detroit, MI

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Marygrove College
8 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Detroit, MI

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Airports

Airports near Downtown, Detroit, MI

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Toledo Express Airport
65 miles, SW
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