Livability Score

72
/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 (2) A+
Stella Good Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Replay Café
Coffee Shop
The Gathering Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Café Sonshine (by CDC)
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hannan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cass Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Congregation
Coffee Shop
The Bottom Line Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Awake Cafe
Coffee Shop
Great Lakes Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Cafe 1923
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Alto
Coffee Shop
Milano Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Oloman Cafe
Coffee Shop
Boostan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Living Zen Organics
Coffee Shop
Cairo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Germack
Coffee Shop
Hot Taco
Coffee Shop
Anthology Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bea’s Detroit -Cafe
Coffee Shop
Eleos Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Fisher Theater
Theatre Arts
Detroit Gallery of Contemporary Crafts
Museum
Detroit Children’s Museum
Museum
Exhibit 3000
Museum
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Museum
Motown Museum
Museum
Detroit Historical Museum
Museum
Hellenic Museum of Michigan
Museum
Detroit Institute of Arts
Museum
Detroit Film Theater
Cinema
Scarab Club
Art Gallery
Michigan Science Center
Museum
Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
Museum
Hilberry Theatre
Theatre Arts
Live Coal Gallery
Art Gallery
Detroit Artists Market
Art Gallery
First Congregational Living Museum
Museum
N’Namdi
Art Gallery
The Motor City Art Center
Theatre Arts
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Museum
Light Box
Theatre Arts
Majestic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cinema Detroit
Cinema
Garden Bowl
Bowling Alley
Garden Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (5) A+
Northern Lights Lounge
Bar
New Center Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Woodward Cocktail Bar
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
New Center Market
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Turkey Grill
Fast Food
Bucharest Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Kiesling
Bar
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
The Marble Bar
Bar
Tony V's
Bar
Star of Woodward Liquor
Alcohol
Apex Bar
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Campus Diner
Fast Food
Common Pub
Bar
Sam's Market
Alcohol
Market Street Liquor
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa's Soul Food and Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative Community Resource Center
Community Centre
The Family Place
Community Centre
Detroit's Afro American Mission
Community Centre
Considine Little Rock Recreation Center
Community Centre
International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
Community Centre
Greater New Mount Moriah Banquet & Conference Center
Community Centre
Hannan Center
Community Centre
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament Community Center
Community Centre
Woodbridge Community Youth Center
Community Centre
Cass Community Services
Community Centre
St. Patrick Senior Center
Community Centre
St. Patrick Senior Center
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Bank Suey
Community Centre
Dexter Elmhurst Community Center
Community Centre
Don Bosco Hall
Community Centre
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Community Centre
Chapel Hill Family Life Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Sutton House
Community Centre
Thomas Activities Building
Community Centre
CrossFit in the D
Gym
Roberto Clemente Recreation Center
Community Centre
Coleman A. Young Community Center
Community Centre
Coleman A. Young Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Peaches & Greens
Grocery Store
King Cole Foods
Grocery Store
Family Foods Superstore
Grocery Store
University Foods
Grocery Store
Food Pride Super Market
Grocery Store
The Mushroom Hub
Health Food
Mongers' Provisions
Cheese
Avalon International Breads
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Harlem Fresh Fish & Chicken
Seafood
Dollar General
Grocery Store
Wigley's Famous Corned Beef
Butcher
New Palace Bakery
Bakery
Martha Washington Bakery
Bakery
Al's fesh Fish, Chicken, Seafood
Seafood
Fresh Valley Market
Grocery Store
Al-Haramain International Foods
Grocery Store
Food Farm Super Market
Grocery Store
Manhattan Fish & Chicken Market
Butcher
Kaps Wholesale Foods
Butcher
Bismillah Grocery
Grocery Store
Adam's Meats
Butcher
Eastern Market Seafood Co
Seafood
Capital Poultry
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
New Center Park
Park
Argonaut Park
Park
Pallister Park
Park
Northern Lights Patio
Park
CCS Community Garden
Park
New Amsterdam Lofts Dog Park
Park
Virginia Park Gateway
Park
Dolores Benett Park
Park
McDuffy Park
Park
Lincoln Street Art Park
Park
Dancing in the Streets Park
Park
Commonwealth-Marquette Park
Park
community park (by CDC)
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
Park
Yamasaki Reflecting Pools
Park
Reuther Mall
Park
CCS Business Green
Park
Keast Commons
Park
WSU East Campus Green
Park
CCS Sculpture Garden
Park
Fountain Court
Park
Kresge Ford Basement Courtyard
Park
Frederick Linsell Green
Park
Peck Park
Park
Joseph Walker Williams Park
Park
Shops (10) A+
Yama
Clothing
Workshop
Furniture
The Peacock Room
Clothing
Pure Detroit
Gift Shop
Dittrich Furs
Clothing
Ferne Detroit
Clothing
Textures Salon
Beauty
Hip Manic
Clothing
Celebrity Apparel
Clothing
Roby's Shoes
Shoes
Mel's Salon
Hairdresser
Citgo
Convenience Store
London Luggage Shop
Fashion
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Eden Esthetics
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Carhartt
Clothing
Brazelton's Flowers
Florist
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Harold's Place Hair and Nails
Beauty
Vault of Midnight
Books
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Campus Corner
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Forest Park (A+)

2. McDougall-Hunt (A+)

3. Islandview (A+)

4. Virginia Park (A+)

5. Briggs (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.9% take public transportation in New Center.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
2nd / Grand Blvd (NB)
Bus Stop
Grand Blvd W / 2nd (WB)
Bus Stop
Grand Blvd W / 2nd (EB)
Bus Stop
2nd / Lothrop (NB)
Bus Stop
2nd / Milwaukee (NB)
Bus Stop
Grand Blvd W / 3rd (EB)
Bus Stop
2nd / Bethune (NB)
Bus Stop
3rd / Lothrop (SB)
Bus Stop
Grand Blvd W / 3rd (WB)
Bus Stop
2nd / Baltimore (NB)
Bus Stop
Grand Boulevard
Transit Stop
Grand Boulevard
Transit Stop
Woodward / Grand Blvd (SB)
Bus Stop
Woodward / Grand Blvd (NB)
Bus Stop
Cass / Baltimore NS (SB)
Bus Stop
Cass / Baltimore (NB)
Bus Stop
Woodward / Bethune (SB)
Bus Stop
2nd / Milwaukee (SB)
Bus Stop
Grand Blvd W / McDonald's (WB)
Bus Stop
Woodward / Bethune (NB)
Bus Stop
Woodward / Baltimore (SB)
Bus Stop
Baltimore Street
Transit Stop
Baltimore Street
Transit Stop
Woodward / Baltimore (NB)
Bus Stop
Detroit
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.9% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Milwaukee Junction (A+)

2. East English Village (A+)

3. Lasalle College Park (A+)

4. Russell Woods (A+)

5. Pulaski (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in New Center is 103/100 - which is 15% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Park (A+)

2. Lafayette Park (A+)

3. Grandmont-Rosedale (A+)

4. Jefferson Chalmers (A+)

5. Conner Creek Ind (A+)

crime F

New Center crime rates are 4,327 per 100k, which is 117% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,978 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,349 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Brush Park (F)

2. Corktown (F)

3. Downtown (F)

4. Marina District (F)

5. Midtown (F)

employment F

The median income in New Center is $34,956 - which is 31% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$34,956 F
Unemployment Rate
6.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Indian Village (A+)

2. Conner Creek Ind (A+)

3. Woodbridge (A+)

4. Sherwood Forest (A+)

5. West Side Industrial (A+)

health B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Russell's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine
Clinic
William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine
Clinic
DPD 3rd Precinct
Police
Gateway Health Center
Clinic
Henry Ford Center for Athletic Medicine
Doctor
My Detroit Dentist
Dentist
Sierra Medical Group
Clinic
Engine Co. 17 Fire Station
Fire Station
WSU Police Department
Police
DMC Family Practice
Clinic
Henry Ford Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Institute for Population Health
Clinic
Engine Number 35 Fire Station
Fire Station
Physical Therapy Clinic
Clinic
Waller Health Center
Clinic
Virginia Park Medical Center
Clinic
Platinum Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Police
Engine Number 39 Fire Station
Fire Station
Medic 1
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Art Center (B-)

2. Brush Park (B-)

3. Conner Creek Ind (B-)

4. Corktown (B-)

5. Downtown (B-)

housing B-

New Center home prices are $224,750 - which is 76% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$224,750 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
75% A+
Home Affordability
6.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Martin Park (A+)

2. East English Village (A+)

3. Hubbard-Richard (A+)

4. Michigan-Martin (A+)

5. The Eye (A+)

schools F

The New Center graduation rate is 75% - which is 12% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
14% F
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (1) B-
Henry Ford Academy School For Creative Studies Psad
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
Pathways Global Leadership Academy
Orchard Academy
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Golightly Education Center
Thirkell Elementary School
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle
Henry Ford Academy School For Creative Studies Elementary
Douglass Academy For Young Men
Edmonson Montessori
Gee Edmonson Academy
Dps Foundation For Early Learners Loving
New Paradigm Loving Academy
George Crockett Academy
Plymouth Educational Center
Holbrook School
Spain Elementarymiddle School
Capstone Academy Charter School Sda South Campus
Hanley International Academy
Durfee Elementarymiddle School
Academy Of International Studies
Tau Beta School
High Schools (1) A+
Henry Ford Academy School For Creative Studies Psad
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Douglass Academy For Young Men
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School Northwestern
Detroit School Of Arts
Benjamin Carson School For Science And Medicine
Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice
Crockett Career And Technical Center
Capstone Academy Charter School Sda South Campus
Oakland International Academy High School
Frontier International Academy
Central High School
Legacy Academy
Cass Technical High School
Detroit City West Side Academy For Leadership Development
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Horizon High School
Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site
Hamtramck High School
Ace Academy Sda Glendale Lincoln Woodward
Detroit Collegiate High School
Creative Learning Center Highland Park
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Southwest Detroit Community School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lafayette Park (A)

2. Jefferies (A)

3. Regent Park (A-)

4. Marina District (A-)

5. The Eye (B+)

ratings A+

New Center has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Belmont (A+)

2. English Village (A+)

3. Green Acres (A+)

4. Elmwood Park (A+)

5. University District (A+)

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New Center, Detroit, MI Area Guide

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New Center Area Facts

  • New Center has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • New Center crime rates are 33% lower than the Detroit average
  • Cost of living in New Center is 22% higher than the Detroit average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Center? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      New Center Park
      Argonaut Park
      Pallister Park
      Northern Lights Patio
      CCS Community Garden
      New Amsterdam Lofts Dog Park
      Virginia Park Gateway
      Dolores Benett Park

      Entertainment

      Fisher Theater
      Detroit Gallery of Contemporary Crafts
      Detroit Children’s Museum
      Exhibit 3000
      Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
      Motown Museum
      Detroit Historical Museum
      Hellenic Museum of Michigan

      Food & Drink

      Northern Lights Lounge
      New Center Liquor
      McDonald's
      Woodward Cocktail Bar
      White Castle
      New Center Market
      Burger King
      Turkey Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in New Center? Of all people who commute, 13.9% take public transportation in New Center.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      13% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Center? The cost of living in New Center is 103/100 - which is 15% higher than Michigan.
      New Center
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Detroit
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Center? New Center crime rates are 4,327, which are 117% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      4,327 per 100k people

      86% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      86% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in New Center? The median income in New Center is $34,956 which is 31% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $34,95637% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,3508% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is New Center 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

      B- Housing

      What are New Center home prices? New Center home prices are $224,750 - which is 76% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $224,75022% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73622% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does New Center have good schools? The New Center graduation rate is 75% - which is 12% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      14%

      72% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is New Center a good place to live? New Center has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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