Poletown East, Detroit, MI

Living in Poletown East

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Bikeability 85
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Walkability 77
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 20
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 48
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Schools 1
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Residents

6.5k Population -890 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black84%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$21k Median Household Income +$1k (2010–19)
62% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation11%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$62k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$574 Median Monthly Rent +$58 (2010–19)
14% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

Less than $50K57%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K4%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Poletown East

United States45
Michigan58
Detroit Metro Area61
Wayne County87

Property Crime in Poletown East

United States48
Michigan43
Detroit Metro Area41
Wayne County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (79%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 12
Feb 27 2 9
Mar 35 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 3 0
Jun 68 3 0
Jul 73 3 0
Aug 71 3 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 29 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Poletown East

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Poletown East, Detroit, MI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Poletown East, Detroit, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Poletown East, Detroit, MI

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Marygrove College
6 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Poletown East, Detroit, MI

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Airports

Airports near Poletown East, Detroit, MI

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Toledo Express Airport
67 miles, SW
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