Livability Score

65
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Refuge Coffee (Coming Soon)
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
City Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Salute Cafe + Bar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Biddle Bowl
Bowling Alley
Perfect Beat Night Club
Nightclub
Lincoln Park Historical Museum
Museum
2nd Street Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
bandshell
Theatre Arts
Belmar Lanes
Bowling Alley
Wyandotte Museums
Museum
Downriver Council for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Blue Elephant Studio Gallery
Art Gallery
Subi's Place
Nightclub
Thunderbowl Lanes
Bowling Alley
Southgate Community Players Corner Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Allen Park Civic Arena
Stadium
Roosevelt Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (9) D-
Pacos Tacos
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Liquor
Alcohol
Fastway
Fast Food
Dabrewski's
Bar
Taco Especial
Fast Food
Big O Cafe
Bar
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Super Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
River Side Liquor
Alcohol
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
River Dr. Market
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Flappers Cafe
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Pita To Go
Fast Food
Mr. Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
Nu Wave Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pizza Connection
Fast Food
My Place Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Kemeney Recreation Center
Community Centre
Raise the Bar Gym
Gym
Oakwood Gym
Gym
Copeland Center
Community Centre
Delray Community Center
Community Centre
Lincoln Park Community Center
Community Centre
Fraternal Order of Police 111
Community Centre
359° Yoga
Gym
Polish Roman Catholic Union 162
Community Centre
AB Fitness Studio
Gym
Knights of Columbus Hall
Community Centre
Merkari Fitness
Gym
City of Allen Park Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
All Saints Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
O'Brien's Market
Grocery Store
Weyand Fisheries
Seafood
Shopper's Valley Supermarket
Grocery Store
Peoples Brothers Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Oakwood Baking Co.
Bakery
La Mexicana Bakery
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Vinewood Mexican Bakery
Bakery
Total Health Foods
Health Food
Jack's Italian Bakery
Bakery
Agemy & Sons
Grocery Store
Sweet Nothings Fine Cakes & Desserts
Bakery
Southgate Bakery
Bakery
Jerry's Food Market
Grocery Store
Kielbasa Joe's
Butcher
Caprara Bakery
Bakery
Hungarian Strudel Shop
Bakery
May's Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Guadalajara
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Bell Park
Park
East Glenwood Park
Park
John D. Dingell Park
Park
Eli Ciungan Park
Park
15th and Outer Drive Park
Park
Papalas Park
Park
Willow Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
VFW Park
Park
Council Point Park
Park
Wyandotte Athletic Association Park
Park
Kiwanis Club Park
Park
Piwok Park
Park
Marion Park
Park
Tot Lot
Park
Braverman Park
Park
F.O.P. Park
Park
Kemeney Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Gil Maure Park
Park
Belanger Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Tot Lot
Park
Ford Park
Park
Cicotte Park
Park
Shops (12) A-
Loveland Party Store
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar Store
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Jefferson Gas & Food Mart
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
PK Beauty
Beauty
7th Street Market
Convenience Store
Hope's Drive-In
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Riviera Market
Convenience Store
B & S Enterprise
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Applewood Party Store
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Amoco
Convenience Store
Joesph's Hair Styling
Hairdresser
River Rouge Petro
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Don Q's
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Ecorse.
Public Transit Stops (42)
Stops & Stations A+
Jefferson / Westfield (NB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Josephine (SB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Cherrygrove NS (NB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / Jefferson (WB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Salliotte NS (SB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Alexis (NB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / High (EB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / High (WB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Joseph (NB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Elton (SB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / 5th NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Ridge NS (NB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / 5th (WB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Union (SB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / 7th NS (EB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / 8th (WB)
Bus Stop
Southfield / Jefferson (WB)
Bus Stop
Southfield / High (WB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Southfield (SB)
Bus Stop
Southfield / High (EB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Tecumseh (NB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / 10th (EB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson / Ruth (SB)
Bus Stop
Outer Dr / 10th (WB)
Bus Stop
Southfield / 3rd (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ecorse is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Ecorse crime rates are 3,786 per 100k, which is 89% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,601 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,185 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Ecorse is $34,278 - which is 33% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$34,278 F
Unemployment Rate
4.8% F
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Ecorse Dental
Dentist
Ecorse Police Station
Police
Metro Urgent Care Family Cinic
Clinic
Healing Feet
Clinic
River Rouge Fire Station
Fire Station
River Rouge Police Station
Police
Acadian Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lincoln Park Dentistry
Dentist
Jana Drugs
Pharmacy
Autopain
Clinic
Engine Number 48 Fire Station
Fire Station
get well Pharmacy
Pharmacy
get well UrgentCare
Clinic
Lincoln Park Med Care Center
Clinic
Lincoln Park Fire Station
Fire Station
Lincoln Park Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Great Expressions
Dentist
Fort Dental Center
Dentist
The Rite Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Advanced Dental Center
Dentist
Dr. Joseph A. George, M.D., P.C.
Doctor
Oakman Medical Clinic
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Ecorse home prices are $43,500 - which is 66% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$43,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
1.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Ecorse graduation rate is 70% - which is 19% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
14% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% F
Elementary Schools (3) F
Downriver Virtual Academy
Grandport Elementary Academy
Ralph J Bunche Academy
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
Raupp School
Keppen School
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
New Paradigm College Prep
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn
Mark Twain Elementarymiddle School
Lafayette School
The Lincoln Center
Lincoln Park Middle School
Earl F Carr School
Woodrow Wilson School
Jefferson Elementary School
James Foote School
John Paul Ii Catholic School
Hoover School
Allendale Elementary School
Max Paun School
Julian O Strong Middle School
Montessori Childrens Center Of Allen Park
Garfield Elementary School
High Schools (3) A+
Ecorse Community High School
Hope Academic Academy
Downriver Virtual Academy
New Paradigm College Prep
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Mixter School
River Rouge High School
The Lincoln Center
Lincoln Park High School
Melvindale High School
Allen Park Community School
Academy For Business And Technology High School
Roosevelt High School
Cabrini High School
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ratings F

Ecorse has an overall rating of 45% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D+
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Moving forward! 2 rating By Pamela ( Apr 10, 2012) Ecorse has been a city with concerns about losing citizens and revitalizing what is already there. Recently our Emergency Financial Manager announced that finally Ecorse has a balanced budget for the this fiscal year...YAY!!!
Kudos to Joyce Parker! The Citizens in Ecorse have r ...Read More eally been supportive in the efforts to revitalize our small community...participation is key! Change takes time and effort...STAY TUNED!!! Great things are on the horizion for the City of Ecorse!!!! Ecorse had a Town Hall meeting last month...participation was pretty darn good! I think we should all "Become the change we want to see." We are moving forward...slow but sure....one block at a time! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ecorse? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bell Park
      East Glenwood Park
      John D. Dingell Park
      Eli Ciungan Park
      15th and Outer Drive Park
      Papalas Park
      Willow Park
      Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Biddle Bowl
      Perfect Beat Night Club
      Lincoln Park Historical Museum
      2nd Street Performing Arts Center
      bandshell
      Belmar Lanes
      Wyandotte Museums
      Downriver Council for the Arts

      Food & Drink

      Pacos Tacos
      Burger King
      Liquor
      Fastway
      Dabrewski's
      Taco Especial
      Big O Cafe
      Hungry Howie's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ecorse? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Ecorse.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ecorse? The cost of living in Ecorse is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.
      Ecorse
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ecorse? Ecorse crime rates are 3,786, which are 89% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,786 per 100k people

      63% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      63% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Ecorse? The median income in Ecorse is $34,278 which is 33% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $34,27838% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,50335% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Ecorse a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ecorse home prices? Ecorse home prices are $43,500 - which is 66% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $43,50076% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82913% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Ecorse have good schools? The Ecorse graduation rate is 70% - which is 19% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      14%

      72% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      16% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Ecorse a good place to live? Ecorse has an overall rating of 45% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      45%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      3 total surveys

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