Home to an educational urban farm, a community of tiny homes designed to increase affordable housing and a popular Islamic center for worship, Detroit’s neighborhood of Dexter-Linwood is a suburban enclave being reshaped by its community members. On Monterey Street, the New Africa CRITERION Farm hosts volunteering efforts to educate residents about farming and community building. Between Woodrow Wilson Street and Aretha Franklin Memorial Highway, a collection of tiny homes aims to help low-income workers become homeowners. In addition to the sense of community, 1st Michigan Real Estate Realtor Marta Kopania says the neighborhood’s location is a draw for potential homebuyers. “There are a couple of developments in the area,” Kopania says. “And it’s close to Boston-Edison, which is a really nice historic district. It’s close to downtown and Wayne State University too. It’s close to pretty much everything.”
Residents can learn about farming at New Africa C.R.I.T.E.R.I.O.N. Farm in Dexter-Linwood.
Dexter-Linwood is centrally located in Detroit and is close to downtown and Wayne State.
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Early 20th-century homes with a wide range of prices
The roads are wide enough for street parking, but nearly all of Dexter-Linwood’s narrow home lots have paved driveways. Homes are primarily from the early 20th century, but styles range from American foursquares to Dutch colonials and colonial revivals. Kopania, who also showcases Detroit real estate as @realtybymarta on Instagram, says the neighborhood’s increasing home values have attracted investors to the area. “Prices have definitely gone up,” she says. “It’s a good place to buy investment properties.” Prices range from $15,000 to $379,000, with lower prices reflecting the need for repairs and renovations. In October 2024, the median home price was $61,902, a 7% increase from the same period in 2023.
Embrace community living in a Tudor Revival home in Dexter-Linwood.
Fully renovated homes in Dexter-Linwood can wow home buyers and neighbors alike.
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Programming and graphic design at Central High
Durfee Elementary-Middle School serves the area’s students with pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade classes and earns a C-minus on Niche. High schoolers can attend the oldest public high school in the city, Central High School, and enroll in courses focusing on computer coding, video production or graphic design. The school provides students the opportunity to participate in internships and earn industry certifications. Central High also earns a C-minus.
Durfee Elementary-Middle School offers a rewarding curriculum for grades K-8 in Dexter-Linwood.
Central Collegiate Academy serves Dexter-Linwood teens grades 9-12.
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Connected to downtown Detroit by the John C Lodge Freeway
North of the neighborhood, Davidson Street connects residents to the John C Lodge Freeway and Interstate 96. John C Lodge Freeway puts downtown Detroit just over 6 miles away and Henry Ford Hospital less than 3 miles away. Dexter-Linwood also has several Detroit public bus stops, and residents have an extensive network of sidewalks that span the neighborhood.
Home to smaller parks like Barthwell and Zussman
On 14th Street, Barthwell Park offers space to play basketball or enjoy a playground and walking trails. Zussman Park on West Davison Street holds a playground and outdoor exercise equipment. A walking trail surrounds the park, while a public court gives residents a spot to play basketball. One of Detroit’s largest parks, nearby Palmer Park spans nearly 300 acres and holds a variety of athletic fields, outdoor exercise equipment, historic attractions and a disc golf course.
Destress and relax with friends at Zussman Park along Davison in Dexter-Linwood.
Meet friends at the basketball court at Barthwell Park in Dexter-Linwood.
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Local dining at The Blues Restaurant and Harmony Café
The Blues Restaurant on Linwood Street sells fresh fish and chicken and has a full menu of hot American fare. Dexter Avenue is home to In Harmony Café, which offers coffee, baked goods and social events like marriage seminars and community meetings. Retail options in Dexter-Linwood include Family Dollar on Dexter Avenue and national chains like Foot Locker at The Gateway Shops. Residents can head to Food Farm on Dexter Avenue or Atlas Market on West Davison for groceries.
In Harmony Cafe is a Dexter-Linwood mainstay, hosting social events and offering cafe treats.
Find all your back to school needs at Foot Locker in The Gateway Shops Plaza in Dexter-Linwood.
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Back-to-School and other community events
Local non-profit Brilliant Detroit hosts an annual back-to-school event in August featuring games, prizes, food and resources for families with children returning to school. Brilliant Detroit also hosts Pumpkinfest, an annual Thanksgiving Community Event and other holiday celebrations. For larger events, downtown Detroit is a little more than 6 miles away and hosts Detroit Lions football games, the Detroit Auto Show and other events that bring thousands of people to Motor City each year.
A mixed risk of crime
Dexter-Linwood’s overall CAP Index crime score is 6 out of 10, which isn’t much higher than the national score of 4. However, with higher numbers representing a greater risk, crimes in the neighborhood scoring an 8 or higher were violent crimes.
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Parks in this Area
Zussman Park
Voigt Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Russell Woods Park
LaSalle-Ford Playlot
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Gordon Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Salsinger Playfield
Barthwell Park
Transit
Airport
Windsor International
33 min drive
Bus
Dexter & Glendale
Bus
Tuxedo & Dexter
Bus
Rosa Parks & Webb
Bus
Linwood & Fullerton
Bus
Woodrow Wilson & Tyler
Bus
14th & Glendale
Bus
Elmhurst & Linwood
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dexter-Linwood
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dexter-Linwood, Detroit sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Dexter-Linwood, Detroit over the last 12 months is $98,780, up 12% 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
11,519
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,747
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,349
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.6%
College Graduates
11.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
% Population in Labor Force
49.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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