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Forest Park
  • Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
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Neighborhood
Detroit

Forest Park

  • D minus
    Overall Grade
  • 1 review
D 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
    D+
  6. Diversity
    C
  7. Jobs
    D minus
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    C minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    A
Forest Park is a neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan with a population of 2,148. 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
2,148
Neighborhood in
Detroit
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$167,200
National
$217,500
Median Rent
$629
National
$1,062
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    94%
  • Own
    6%
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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
$15,961
National
$62,843
Families with Children
18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    6%
    20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    40%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    22%
    12%
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