Technically, there is no college in College Park. The Northwest Detroit neighborhood’s namesake, Wayne County Community College, is just across the Southfield Freeway. And although the neighborhood has some blocks of vacant lots that still show signs of Detroit’s post-2008 trials and tribulations, College Park is one of several city neighborhoods where a comeback is clearly in progress.
An aerial row of homes in the College Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
Welcome to the College Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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Brick houses fill orderly blocks
Most houses in College Park were built in the 1940s, and the styles reflect that era in Detroit. Brick is prominent, whether houses are bungalows, Cape Cods or the occasional Tudor Revival. As was common then, lots have more space to the front and back than the sides – people will know their neighbors in this neighborhood. “The neighborhood is well-maintained,” says Donya Odom, owner of The Shop Experience coffee shop in College Park. Fixer-uppers and investment properties sell below $50,000, and houses ready for move-in range from around $60,000-185,000.
A row of homes in the College Park neighborhood.
A Single family four square home in the College Park neighborhood.
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Long-time butchers and a brand-new coffee shop
There’s a mix of venerable and new businesses in College Park. Butcher shops Mini Mart Specialty Meats and Gourmet Food Center have served area customers for decades. Glory Super Market also serves neighborhood grocery needs. Mr. Corned Beef and Lon’s Coney Island each serve up Detroit favorites on Seven Mile Road. And one of the neighborhood’s newest additions is The Shop Experience – the only locally owned coffee shop in this part of Detroit’s West Side. “I wanted to connect with a community where people looked like me and offer people a great boutique coffee experience at a reasonable price,” says Odom, who opened the shop in July 2023. “You shouldn’t have to live in the University District or North Rosedale Park to have a coffee house that you could enjoy.”
Head to Livernois Street for shopping and dining near College Park.
Gourmet Food Center is the go-to spot for fresh ingredients or a hot meal in College Park.
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Multiple parks for area children
Park space is plentiful here. Peterson Playfield, just across Greenfield Road from the neighborhood, has a large playground, a splash area, basketball courts, tennis courts, softball fields and a youth football field. There are three smaller parks inside College Park – Arthur Park, Bale Playground and Varier Playfield. All three parks have children’s play areas.
The equipment available at Bale Playground.
A large group of people get together to play kickball at Peterson Playfield.
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Renaissance High among Detroit's best
There are a pair of K-8 charter schools in College Park: Detroit Achievement Academy and Rutherford Winans Academy. Each school receives a C-minus rating on Niche. Students can also attend C-plus rated Foreign Language Immersion & Cultural Studies School. This Detroit Public School offers partial immersion programs in Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish. High schoolers can attend B-rated Renaissance High, which offers more than 30 Advanced Placement courses. In 2023, the Renaissance chess team won the national high school championship. Old Redford Academy’s high school campus is also in the neighborhood. Old Redford has a D-plus rating. And, of course, College Park is adjacent to Wayne County Community College’s Northwest campus, which is home to the college’s culinary arts and hospitality center.
Major roads form neighborhood boundaries
The six-lane Southfield Freeway, which leads north to suburban Southfield and south to Allen Park, forms College Park’s western boundary. Seven Mile Road and McNichols Road lead 12 miles towards Detroit’s interior from the neighborhood. Detroit Transit buses run through the neighborhood along McNichols, Seven Mile and Outer Drive.
Re-opened library branch back in community life
One of the neighborhood’s oldest institutions is now one of its newest. The Detroit Public Library’s Jessie Chase Branch opened here in 1952 before closing during the Covid pandemic. After a four-year wait, the branch reopened in May 2024. Fellowship Chapel UCC church, which has a sanctuary that can accommodate 1,750 parishioners, is the neighborhood's largest gathering space. Fellowship Chapel offers boys and girls mentoring programs, Girl Scouts, and a variety of ministries.
The Henry Ford Medical Center provides medical services in College Park, MI.
The Fellowship Chapel is a religious institution in the College Park neighborhood.
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Crime rate is high, but improving
The CAP Index rates crime in College Park an 8 of 10, which is double the national average. College Park is part of Detroit’s 8th police precinct, which has had one of the city’s highest gun crime rates in recent years. The One Detroit crime reduction strategy, first enacted in 2023, is credited with a 17% decrease in shootings and 63% decrease in carjackings in the precinct. City-wide, Detroit experienced its lowest number of homicides since 1966 in 2023.
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Parks in this Area
Peterson Playfield
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Fields Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Bale Playground
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Arthur Park
Soccer
Trails
Playground
Marx Playground
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Windsor International
42 min drive
Bus
W Outer Dr & Lindsay
Bus
Mcnichols & Lindsay
Bus
Southfield & W Outer Dr
Bus
Greenfield & W Outer Dr
Bus
Southfield & Clarita
Bus
7 Mile & Lindsay
Bus
Greenfield & Santa Maria
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
College Park
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Park, Detroit sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in College Park, Detroit over the last 12 months is $95,298, up 10% 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
6,111
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,802
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,269
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89%
College Graduates
10%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
% Population in Labor Force
50.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
