Livability Score

55
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
The Gathering Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Replay Café
Coffee Shop
Milano Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hannan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cass Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Great Lakes Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cairo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Anthology Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bea’s Detroit -Cafe
Coffee Shop
Stella Good Coffee
Coffee Shop
Germack
Coffee Shop
The Bottom Line Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Cafe Alto
Coffee Shop
Awake Cafe
Coffee Shop
People s record
Coffee Shop
Cafe 1923
Coffee Shop
Boostan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Café Sonshine (by CDC)
Coffee Shop
Hot Taco
Coffee Shop
Oloman Cafe
Coffee Shop
Astoria Pastry Shop
Coffee Shop
Europa Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Museum
Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
Museum
Scarab Club
Art Gallery
Michigan Science Center
Museum
Detroit Film Theater
Cinema
Hellenic Museum of Michigan
Museum
Detroit Institute of Arts
Museum
Exhibit 3000
Museum
N’Namdi
Art Gallery
Detroit Historical Museum
Museum
Heidelberg Project
Attraction
First Congregational Living Museum
Museum
Detroit Artists Market
Art Gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Museum
Majestic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Garden Bowl
Bowling Alley
Hilberry Theatre
Theatre Arts
Detroit Children’s Museum
Museum
Heidelberg Project
Attraction
Garden Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bert's Warehouse Theater
Theatre Arts
Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall
Theatre Arts
The Cube
Theatre Arts
Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
Theatre Arts
Orchestra Hall
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
Raven Lounge
Bar
Kiesling
Bar
Louie's Corned Beef and Ham
Fast Food
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
Market Street Liquor
Alcohol
Clay Super Coney Island
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bucharest Grill
Fast Food
Apex Bar
Bar
Star of Woodward Liquor
Alcohol
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q
Fast Food
D Motown Deli
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Savvy Sliders
Fast Food
Tony V's
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Campus Diner
Fast Food
Common Pub
Bar
Woodward Cocktail Bar
Bar
Motor City Liquor
Alcohol
Fresh Rootz, LLC
Fast Food
The Potato Place
Fast Food
The Potato Place
Fast Food
Olympic Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
Community Centre
Detroit's Afro American Mission
Community Centre
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative Community Resource Center
Community Centre
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Community Centre
Hannan Center
Community Centre
Thomas Activities Building
Community Centre
St. Patrick Senior Center
Community Centre
St. Patrick Senior Center
Community Centre
Cass Community Services
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Downtown Boxing Gym
Gym
Greater New Mount Moriah Banquet & Conference Center
Community Centre
The Family Place
Community Centre
James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership
Community Centre
Woodbridge Community Youth Center
Community Centre
Coleman A. Young Community Center
Community Centre
Coleman A. Young Community Center
Community Centre
Considine Little Rock Recreation Center
Community Centre
Bank Suey
Community Centre
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament Community Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Butzel Family Recreation Center
Gym
CrossFit in the D
Gym
The Wise Decision
Gym
Eastside Community Outreach
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Food Pride Super Market
Grocery Store
Wigley's Famous Corned Beef
Butcher
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Al's fesh Fish, Chicken, Seafood
Seafood
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Mushroom Hub
Health Food
Kaps Wholesale Foods
Butcher
Mongers' Provisions
Cheese
Mr. Fish & Seafood Inc.
Seafood
Avalon International Breads
Bakery
Adam's Meats
Butcher
Capital Poultry
Grocery Store
Eastern Market Seafood Co
Seafood
E & H Packing
Butcher
Gratiot Central Market
Grocery Store
University Foods
Grocery Store
King Cole Foods
Grocery Store
New Palace Bakery
Bakery
Peaches & Greens
Grocery Store
Janes Market Liquor Store
Grocery Store
Family Fair Marketplace
Grocery Store
Martha Washington Bakery
Bakery
Chene Fish & Seafood
Seafood
Al-Haramain International Foods
Grocery Store
Fresh Valley Market
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
James Vernor Playground
Park
Perrien Park
Park
Dabrowski Park
Park
Circle Forest
Park
Callahan Playground
Park
Forest Park
Park
Peck Park
Park
CCS Business Green
Park
Kresge Ford Basement Courtyard
Park
CCS Sculpture Garden
Park
Warren-Meldrum Park
Park
Tolan Park
Park
Dolores Benett Park
Park
Mt. Elliott-Zender Park
Park
Woodward and Warren Park
Park
Brush Mall
Park
WSU East Campus Green
Park
Reuther Mall
Park
Yamasaki Reflecting Pools
Park
Johnson Park
Park
Benson-Elmwood Park
Park
Fountain Court
Park
Argonaut Park
Park
Frederick Linsell Green
Park
New Amsterdam Lofts Dog Park
Park
Shops (2) D-
Marathon
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Vault of Midnight
Books
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
I-75 Truck Stop
Convenience Store
Eden Esthetics
Beauty
Marathon
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Justin One
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
London Luggage Shop
Fashion
Sharper Vision
Optician
Citgo
Convenience Store
Carhartt
Clothing
Campus Corner
Convenience Store
Bob's Classic Kicks
Shoes
Joe Porters Menswear
Clothing
Barber Station
Hairdresser
Presidential Suites
Hairdresser
Marathon
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, 21.7% take public transportation in Poletown East.
Public Transit Stops (18)
Stops & Stations A+
Chene / Ferry (SB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Ferry (NB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Frederick (NB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Frederick (SB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Hendrie (SB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Hendrie (NB)
Bus Stop
Warren / St Aubin (WB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Warren (NB)
Bus Stop
Warren / Chene (WB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Medbury (NB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Warren (SB)
Bus Stop
Warren / Grandy (WB)
Bus Stop
East Grand Blvd / St Aubin (EB)
Bus Stop
East Grand Blvd / Chene NS (EB)
Bus Stop
East Grand Blvd / Chene (WB)
Bus Stop
Forest / St Aubin (EB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Forest (NB)
Bus Stop
Forest / Chene (EB)
Bus Stop
Chene / Forest (SB)
Bus Stop
East Grand Blvd / Hamtramck Assembly Gate 1 NS (WB)
Bus Stop
Warren / McDougall (WB)
Bus Stop
Warren / DDOT Headquarters (WB)
Bus Stop
Forest / Grandy (EB)
Bus Stop
Warren / Rivard (EB)
Bus Stop
Harper / East Grand Blvd (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.7% 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 Poletown East is 82/100 - which is 8% lower 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

Poletown East crime rates are 9,040 per 100k, which is 353% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
6,223 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,818 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 Poletown East is $24,625 - which is 52% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$24,625 F
Unemployment Rate
6.8% 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 D

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Engine Number 23 Fire Station
Fire Station
Kresge Eye Institute
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center
Clinic
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Hospital
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Clinic
Tolan Park Medical Building
Clinic
Waller Health Center
Clinic
Detroit Medical Center
Hospital
Engine House #11
Fire Station
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
DFD Ladder No. 5/3rd battalion/Engine No. 6
Fire Station
WSU Physician's Group
Doctor
WSU Police Department
Police
Knight Drugs
Pharmacy
My Detroit Dentist
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sierra Medical Group
Clinic
Team Wellness Center – East
Hospital
PharMor
Pharmacy
Midtown Rx Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Engine Co. 17 Fire Station
Fire Station
Detroit Behavioral Institute
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
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 A+

Poletown East home prices are $38,950 - which is 70% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$38,950 F
Home Appreciation Rate
66% A+
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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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 Poletown East graduation rate is 64% - which is 26% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
64% F
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Plymouth Educational Center
Golightly Education Center
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Pathways Global Leadership Academy
Spain Elementarymiddle School
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Rosshill Academy Elementary
Holbrook School
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
Henry Ford Academy School For Creative Studies Psad
Oakland International Academy Middle
Capstone Academy Charter School Sda South Campus
Oakland International Academy Elementary
Oakland International Academy K1
University Preparatory Science And Math Elementary
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
Academy Of International Studies
Tau Beta School
Hanley International Academy
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Depaul
Orchard Academy
Edmonson Montessori
Gee Edmonson Academy
High Schools (0) F
Benjamin Carson School For Science And Medicine
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Crockett Career And Technical Center
Detroit Collegiate High School
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
Henry Ford Academy School For Creative Studies Psad
Capstone Academy Charter School Sda South Campus
Detroit School Of Arts
Oakland International Academy High School
Frontier International Academy
Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Cass Technical High School
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Horizon High School
Douglass Academy For Young Men
King High School
Hamtramck High School
Way Michigan
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School
Legacy Academy
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School Northwestern
Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site
Detroit Public Safety Academy
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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 F

Poletown East has an overall rating of 2% from 1 reviews.
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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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Poletown East, Detroit, MI Area Guide

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Poletown East Area Facts

  • Poletown East has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Poletown East crime rates are 39% higher than the Detroit average
  • Cost of living in Poletown East is 3% lower than the Detroit average

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Poletown East? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      James Vernor Playground
      Perrien Park
      Dabrowski Park
      Circle Forest
      Callahan Playground
      Forest Park
      Peck Park
      CCS Business Green

      Entertainment

      Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
      Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
      Scarab Club
      Michigan Science Center
      Detroit Film Theater
      Hellenic Museum of Michigan
      Detroit Institute of Arts
      Exhibit 3000

      Food & Drink

      Raven Lounge
      Kiesling
      Louie's Corned Beef and Ham
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken
      Market Street Liquor
      Clay Super Coney Island
      Domino's
      Bucharest Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Poletown East? Of all people who commute, 21.7% take public transportation in Poletown East.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      26% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      20% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Poletown East? The cost of living in Poletown East is 82/100 - which is 8% lower than Michigan.
      Poletown East
      82

      18% less 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 Poletown East? Poletown East crime rates are 9,040, which are 353% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      9,040 per 100k people

      289% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      289% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Poletown East? The median income in Poletown East is $24,625 which is 52% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $24,62555% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,75540% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      46% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Poletown East a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Poletown East home prices? Poletown East home prices are $38,950 - which is 70% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $38,95079% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75820% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Poletown East have good schools? The Poletown East graduation rate is 64% - which is 26% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      64%

      23% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Poletown East a good place to live? Poletown East has an overall rating of 2% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      2%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      2%

      1 total surveys

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