Livability Score

69
/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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Detroit Sip
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ashe Supply Co.
Coffee Shop
Catfe Lounge
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Java Hutt
Coffee Shop
Delite Cafe & Deli
Coffee Shop
The Red Hook
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Detroit Bubble Tea Ferndale
Coffee Shop
Detroit Fleet Food Truck Park
Coffee Shop
Chazzano Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Eleos Coffee
Coffee Shop
Drifter Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Hilton Rd Cafe
Coffee Shop
Doug's Delight
Coffee Shop
Royal Oak Roast
Coffee Shop
The Congregation
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Splash Park
Water Park
Olympus Theater
Nightclub
Renaissance Bowling
Bowling Alley
Backstreet Multiplex
Nightclub
Lawrence St. Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Ferndale Historical Society Museum
Museum
Detroit Repertory Theater
Theatre Arts
Orchid
Nightclub
The Ringwald Theater
Theatre Arts
The Grasshopper Underground
Nightclub
Painting with a Twist
Theatre Arts
Go! Comedy
Theatre Arts
Luxury Lanes
Bowling Alley
Magic Bag
Theatre Arts
The Palms
Nightclub
Cotton Family Wetlands Boardwalk
Attraction
Bison
Attraction
Farm animals
Attraction
Polk Penguin Conservation Center
Attraction
Jane and Frank Warchol Beaver Habitat
Attraction
South American Animals
Attraction
Prairie Dog
Attraction
Vultures
Attraction
Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness
Attraction
Bald Eagle
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) D-
Trade Winds Liquor & Market
Alcohol
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
what's the dill
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Good Times
Bar
Bucharest Grill
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
U of D Coney Island
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
College Liquor Shoppe
Alcohol
Shop & Save Liquor
Alcohol
S & G Liquor
Alcohol
Toms Liquor Palace
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Menjo's
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Dairy World
Sweets
The Stonehouse
Bar
Dean's Party Store
Alcohol
Blue Seas Fish Market
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Detroit Palace
Alcohol
Checkers
Fast Food
Left's Cheesesteak
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Cooper's Gym
Gym
Johnson Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Body Morph Gym
Gym
St. Benedict's Hall
Community Centre
Kulick Community Center
Community Centre
Samastah Yoga
Gym
The Fit Park
Gym
EnSoul Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Station 515
Gym
Dexter Elmhurst Community Center
Community Centre
Sutton House
Community Centre
Aerial Dragonfly Movement Studio
Gym
Hazel Park Community Center
Community Centre
Don Bosco Hall
Community Centre
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Oak Park Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) B
Savon Foods Supermarket
Grocery Store
Mike's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Good Cakes and Bakes
Bakery
Farmer's Best Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Dutch Girl Dontus
Bakery
Liberty Food Center
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
S & J Meat Market
Butcher
Aldi
Grocery Store
Kitty’s Cheesecakes & More
Bakery
Fresh Fish House
Seafood
Kroger
Grocery Store
Value Save Food Center
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
King Saver Foods
Grocery Store
Glory Supermarket
Grocery Store
Victor Bakery
Bakery
Western Market
Grocery Store
Natural Food Patch
Grocery Store
Cupcake Station
Bakery
Organic Food & Vitamin Center
Grocery Store
Ferndale Foods
Grocery Store
Davison Fish Fry N Seafood
Seafood
Apple Fritter Donuts
Bakery
Manhattan Fish & Chicken Market
Butcher
Parks (4) A+
Belden-Santa Maria Park
Park
Sherwood Park
Park
Palmer Park
Park
Hyde Park
Park
Pilgrim Village/Martin Park Community Park
Park
St. Martins Park
Park
Woodward-7 Mile Park
Park
Quincy-Midland Park
Park
Lollo Playground
Park
Gmeiner Park
Park
Joe Louis Park
Park
Garbutt Park
Park
State Fair Park
Park
Ben Hill Playground
Park
Van Antwerp Park
Park
Marie Park
Park
Salsinger Playground
Park
Alfonso Wells Memorial Playground
Park
Reggie McKenzie Field
Park
Clinton Park (DPS)
Park
David Oppenheim Memorial Park
Park
Couzens-Outer Drive Park
Park
Coventry Park
Park
Hunt Playground
Park
Cool Cities Park
Park
Shops (5) A+
happy to be nappy
Beauty
Marathon
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Marathon
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Fashions For Less
Clothing
Clout Apparel
Clothing
Livernois Bike Shop
Bicycle
Krispy Addicts
Clothing
Marathon
Convenience Store
Three Thirteen
Clothing
Marathon
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
ToGo
Convenience Store
Dre's Family Barber & Beauty Shop
Beauty
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shears & Shaves
Beauty
Woodward Market
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, 2.0% take public transportation in University District.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
Livernois / Curtis (SB)
Bus Stop
Livernois / Thatcher (NB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Livernois NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Livernois (WB)
Bus Stop
Livernois / Thatcher (SB)
Bus Stop
Livernois / Santa Clara (NB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Santa Rosa (WB)
Bus Stop
Livernois / Santa Clara (SB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Monica (EB)
Bus Stop
Livernois / Santa Maria (NB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Prairie (WB)
Bus Stop
Livernois / Santa Maria (SB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / San Juan (EB)
Bus Stop
McNichols / Quincy NS (WB)
Bus Stop
McNichols / Fairfield (WB)
Bus Stop
McNichols / Oak (EB)
Bus Stop
Livernois / McNichols (NB)
Bus Stop
McNichols / Livernois (EB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Pennington (WB)
Bus Stop
Fairfield / McNichols (SB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Santa Barbara (EB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Woodingham (WB)
Bus Stop
Curtis / Woodingham NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Livernois / Grove (NB)
Bus Stop
Fairfield / Grove (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0% F
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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 University District is 108/100 - which is 21% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
See more University District cost of living data

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

University District crime rates are 8,996 per 100k, which is 350% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
7,626 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,370 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 A+

The median income in University District is $83,828 - which is 65% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$83,828 A
Unemployment Rate
7.0% 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 D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
DFD Engine 51 firehouse (Squad 5, Medic 18)
Fire Station
Precinct 12 Police Station
Police
Wyoming Discount Health Mart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Phlebotomy Express Training Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
New Light Recovery Center
Clinic
Fuller General Dentistry
Dentist
Nolan Family Health Center
Clinic
DFD Engine 30
Fire Station
Engine Number 44 Fire Station
Fire Station
Medic 3
Ambulance Station
Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital
Hospital
Highland Park Medical Center
Doctor
Highland Park Police
Police
Grace Dialysis Center
Doctor
DK Dental
Dentist
City Urgent Care & Telemedicine
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Engine Number 40 Fire Station
Fire Station
Dr. Ronald F Williamson MD
Doctor
DMC Sinai-Grace Professional Building
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more University District health & safety data

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+

University District home prices are $251,600 - which is 97% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$251,600 A
Home Appreciation Rate
42% A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
See more University District housing data

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 University District graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
7% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (2) C-
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
Gesu Catholic School
Bagley Elementary School
Robeson Academy Malcolm X Academy
Pasteur Elementary School
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
Marshall Thurgood Elementary School
Bates Academy
Joy Preparatory Academy
Macdowell Preparatory Academy
Schulze Elementarymiddle School
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
Ferndale Adult Education
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Adamyoungs Building
Sigma Academy For Leadership And Early Middle College
Ferndale Middle School
Dps Foundation For Early Learners Glazer
New Paradigm Glazer Academy
Ferndale Montessori Center
George Washington Carver Elementary School
George Washington Carver Middle School
Lincolnking Academy
David Ellis Academy
Ace Academy Sda Glendale Lincoln Woodward
High Schools (0) F
The School At Marygrove
Mumford High School
Tri County Educational Center
Ferndale High School
Loyola High School
David Ellis Academy
University High School
Creative Learning Center Highland Park
Ace Academy Sda Glendale Lincoln Woodward
University Yes Academy
Randolph Career And Technical Center
Oak Park Virtual Academy
Oak Park Alternative Education Center
Jerry L White Center High School
Renaissance High School
Hazel Park Adult Education
Hazel Park Esl 9 Mile
Hazel Park Access Alternative School
Michigan Cyber Academy
Central High School
Casa
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Viking Virtual Academy
Advantage Alternative Program
Webb Elementary 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+

University District has an overall rating of 89% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
See more University District user rating data

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+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

University District, Detroit, MI Area Guide

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University District Area Facts

  • University District has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • University District crime rates are 38% higher than the Detroit average
  • Cost of living in University District is 28% higher than the Detroit average

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Gorgeous Homes in a Tight-Knit Community of Neighbors, the best in Detroit 5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 06, 2018) This neighborhood is incredible. The people here are beyond amazing neighbors, I can name the people who live in every house 10 homes in every direction. They look out for you, are there to help when needed, and enjoy spending time with each other on a weekly basis. We do not hav ...Read More e a week go by where we're not spending an evening at at least 1 neighbors home or going out to eat as a block group. You could not find a better community to live in in this State. The University District is absolutely the best place we have ever lived and I cannot imagine ever leaving now. Read Less
University District in Detroit 4.5 rating By ja57port ( Dec 29, 2016) I've lived in the University District in Detroit for over 30 years and it is a good, safe, diverse & stable neighborhood. The homes are beautiful and well-maintained and there is an active community organization. The rating, grades, etc. Areavibes assigned to the university dis ...Read More trict are misleading to a person, not familiar with Detroit, reviewing your website. The majority of the residents are college-educated and take pride in raising their children in the neighborhood. The neighborhood has attracted new residents the past several years. When a person not familiar with Detroit takes a look at your website, they would believe that crime is bad and children do not graduate from high school, when the opposite is true. More than 90% of school age children in the University District graduate from high school and at least 80% of those children go to college after high-school graduation. I find it interesting that neighborhoods in cities like Chicago, New York, Los Angeles are graded based on what occurs within the boundaries of those neighborhoods and not based on what negative things occur in unsafe neighborhoods in other parts of those cities. (I've visited all those cities). Maybe, whoever comes up with your grading/rating system should find out whats happening in Detroit by visiting the website 'Curbed Detroit'. Read Less
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Belden-Santa Maria Park
      Sherwood Park
      Palmer Park
      Hyde Park
      Pilgrim Village/Martin Park Community Park
      St. Martins Park
      Woodward-7 Mile Park
      Quincy-Midland Park

      Entertainment

      Splash Park
      Olympus Theater
      Renaissance Bowling
      Backstreet Multiplex
      Lawrence St. Art Gallery
      Ferndale Historical Society Museum
      Detroit Repertory Theater
      Orchid

      Food & Drink

      Trade Winds Liquor & Market
      Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
      what's the dill
      McDonald's
      Good Times
      Bucharest Grill
      Burger King
      U of D Coney Island

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University District? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in University District.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% 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 University District? The cost of living in University District is 108/100 - which is 21% higher than Michigan.
      University District
      108

      8% 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 University District? University District crime rates are 8,996, which are 350% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      8,996 per 100k people

      287% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      287% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in University District? The median income in University District is $83,828 which is 65% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $83,82852% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,07324% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      49% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University District 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

      A+ Housing

      What are University District home prices? University District home prices are $251,600 - which is 97% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $251,60036% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9262% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      28% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does University District have good schools? The University District graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      7%

      86% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is University District a good place to live? University District has an overall rating of 89% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      2 total surveys

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