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A Detroit neighborhood where residents celebrate diversity
A section of the city deeply rooted in diversity, Dearborn’s Hemlock Blesser neighborhood proudly welcomes everyone. Whether it’s snacking on Mediterranean pastries at the local bakery or learning the history of Arab Americans at the nearby Arab American National Museum, Hemlock Blesser is a place of culture and diversity. “There are a lot of people from different communities and groups,” says Ali T. Charara, Realtor with Century 21 Curran & Oberski. “People started working here at Ford and bringing their families to the area, so it got really developed.”
Shatila Bakery & Cafe in Hemlock Blesser is famous Dearborn for it's baked goods.
The Arab American National Museum near Hemlock Blesser promotes Arab-American contributions.
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Ranch and Tudor-style homes that sell fast
Foliage lines the streets of Hemlock Blesser as neatly trimmed hedges decorate yards and mature trees shade stretches of sidewalks. The auto industry's influence runs through the community as residents display vintage motor vehicles in the driveways of their eye-catching homes. Custom brick ranch-style homes come with attached garages and fenced-in backyards, while midsize Tudor homes sit on more narrow, deeper lots that extend the backyard. Prices in the area generally range from $150,000s to $380,000s. The median home price is $203,000, down 1% from the previous year. “It’s one of the hottest areas I see compared to other areas like Dearborn Heights and Highland Park,” says Ahmed Almawri, Realtor with Real Estate One. “If a home is priced right, it will be sold within a week.”
English Tudor style homes in Hemlock Blesser often sit on narrow but deep lots.
Many of the ranch homes in Hemlock Blesser feature attached garages.
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Greenland Supermarket, Shatila Bakery and the Arab American National Museum
Greenland Supermarket has fresh produce, groceries and everyday essentials. When it’s time for a sweet treat, Shatila Bakery & Café specializes in authentic Mediterranean pastries such as kashta, mamoul and its ever-popular baklawa. The bakery also customizes cakes for special occasions. Roma Bakery and Pizzeria serves up a variety of specialty pizzas, calzones and topped-off Middle Eastern flatbreads. “The area started to develop quickly in the 1980s,” Charara says. “And a lot of the restaurants have been there since.”
Roma Bakery and Pizzeria serves up specialty pizzas and calzones in Hemlock Blesser.
Shoppers in Hemlock Blesser can travel west on Warren Ave to shop at Greenland Market.
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Celebrating Arab American culture
On Michigan Avenue, less than 3 miles southwest of Hemlock Blesser, the exhibits at the Arab American National Museum showcase the history and culture of Arab Americans. The Arab American National Museum hosts numerous events throughout the year to honor Arab American culture and history. The museum’s annual Grand Gala event celebrates the museum’s role as the first museum dedicated to telling the story of Arab Americans. The museum is also home to the annual Arab Film Festival, which showcases Arabic-language movies from all over the world.
Four-time state champs
Lowrey School on Jonathon Street offers kindergarten through eighth grade. It earns a B on Niche for its elementary division and a B-minus for its middle school. Fordson High School also earns a B and has one of Michigan’s best high school football teams, which has won 22 conference titles and four state titles.
Lowrey School in Dearborn boasts an A-rated teacher pool with B+ Academics according to Niche.
Fordson High School earned a "B" rating in 2025, according to Niche.
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Hemlock Park and Freda-Blesser Playlot
Hemlock Blesser is home to several public parks for good outdoor gatherings. At nearby Hemlock Park, kids can enjoy fun on the playground while teens get in some games on the basketball courts. The park also has covered picnic pavilions for hosting outdoor functions with family and friends. On Blesser Avenue, the Freda-Blesser Playlot holds picnic tables, swings and a playground.
The Freda-Blesser Playlot is a moderately sized park and community space in Dearborn.
Hemlock Park in Hemlock Blesser has sports fields and playgrounds for active local kids.
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The Detroit bus system and Interstate 94
Hemlock Blesser streets are lined with sidewalks, and walkers can access the Detroit public bus system via stops along Wyoming Avenue and Warren Avenue. Just south of the neighborhood, drivers can reach Michigan Avenue, which puts downtown Detroit little more than 5 miles away. Access to Interstate 94 also sits less than half a mile south of Hemlock Blesser, giving residents a direct route to Kalamazoo and other Western Michigan destinations.
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Parks in this Area
Graham Park
Hemlock Park
Harold G Cross Park
Freda-Blesser Playlot
Anthony Park
Arthur Basse Park
Transit
Airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County
28 min drive
Bus
Wyoming & Whitlock
Bus
Warren & Lonyo
Bus
Wyoming & Brandt
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hemlock Blesser
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hemlock Blesser, Dearborn sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hemlock Blesser, Dearborn over the last 12 months is $222,833, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,277
Median Age
31
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,342
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,167
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
62.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
% Population in Labor Force
48.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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