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Forest Park
  • Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
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Neighborhood
Detroit

Forest Park

  • C minus
    Overall Grade
  • 1 review
C minus
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    D+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    D minus
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    C minus
  6. Diversity
    C
  7. Jobs
    D
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A
Forest Park is a neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan with a population of 1,239. Forest Park is in Wayne County. Living in Forest Park offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Forest Park there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Forest Park and residents tend to be liberal.
About Forest Park...
Population
1,239
Neighborhood in
Detroit
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$172,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$812
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    97%
  • Own
    3%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    869.2
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    413.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    496.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,738.4
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    496.7
    284

Residents

Diversity
C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$25,735
National
$69,021
Families with Children
18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    6%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    23%
    11%
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