East Detroit neighborhood near the river seeing recent investment
East Village is clustered alongside other neighborhoods with a long history in Detroit, near the city center and the Detroit River. Originally settled by European immigrants attracted to Detroit's robust auto industry, the neighborhood still contains turn-of-the-century homes, which are much larger than average for the price point and urban location. The auto industry is still a draw as well, with the lights of the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson shining along the eastern edge of the community, operating 24 hours a day. Once an area facing abandonment and disinvestment, it continues improving with increased homeownership, a rising arts scene and a neighborhood group advocating for the community. One of the highlights for residents is being adjacent to Indian Village, a designated historic district with million-dollar mansions. "East Village has a really cool vibe to it," says Kimberly Young, Principal Broker at Golden Eagle Real Estate. "It reminds me of something you'd see in one of the New York City boroughs. The homes are not historic, but they're as close as you can get."
East Village sits along side the Detroit River.
East Village is adjacent to the popular historic district of Indian Village.
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Modernized Colonial Revivals and Victorians
With streets lined with early 20th-century homes such as brick Colonial Revivals, Victorians and American Foursquares, East Village is a mainly residential community. Properties are much larger than many across the city at around 3,500 square feet, often with front porches and small grassy patches for front lawns. The neighborhood has seen significant recent investment, as owner-occupants are buying homes and making major updates. "We're seeing a lot of investors coming in and taking houses down to the studs and making them look a little contemporary," Young says. "They're adding things people like, such as recessed lighting, granite countertops and more spacious, open concepts." Homes needing rehabilitation can be found for $55,000 to $190,000, while those ready for move-in sell for $175,000 up to $450,000. The East Villages Block Club Association continues addressing issues facing the community, and in the summer of 2024, proposed a community land trust to promote resident-owned property and add affordable housing.
Colonial homes provide ample space for families in the East Village.
Historic Tudor Homes in Berry District of East Village are a popular option.
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Waterfront activities at Belle Isle Park
Near the neighborhood, both Pingree Park and Erma Henderson Park provide walking paths, basketball courts and green space for open play. Across the river, Belle Isle blends nature, history and recreation on a 982-acre island park on the Detroit River. First opening to the public in 1880, it contains several historic public landmarks such as the Belle Isle Aquarium, Belle Isle Casino and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. There are kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals, fishing piers and a beach with views of the Detroit skyline. Nature trails also traverse the natural wooded area that makes up one-third of the island. In 2020, the East Villages Block Club Association unveiled a new community garden and picnic area at the corner of St. Paul and Fischer Street.
Pingree Park features a large soccer field and is home to Detroit Prep's soccer team.
Children will enjoy learning about aquatic life at the famous Belle Isle Aquarium.
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Cocktails, custard and brunch at Two Birds
The small business scene adds to the New York City borough vibe, Young says. "You get really cool coffee shops, pubs and hole-in-the-wall places people like to go to," she says. These spots are clustered together about a mile west near Indian Village. La Fonda Street specializes in Latin American flavors, serving Venezuelan pork cachapa, chimichurri steak tacos and elote. Two Birds is a family-run bar that serves custard in the summer through the walk-up window. It also brings in a food truck on Sundays for a southern-style brunch. The Velvet Tower sells vintage clothes next door. Indian Village Marketplace is nearby for meat, produce and pantry staples.
Visit The Velvet Tower along Kercheval Ave for your source of vintage clothing.
Shop for locally grown produce and home goods at Indian Village Marketplace.
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Hutchinson Elementary-Middle School supports student interests
Parents have school choice through the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which earns an overall C from Niche. Two Detroit Public Schools are located right in the neighborhood. The C-minus-rated Hutchinson Elementary-Middle School serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school supports student interests through girls' and boys' basketball, the Inside Out Literary Arts program and a middle school science lab. Also in the neighborhood, the C-rated Southeastern High School is one of the district's five specialty high schools requiring an exam for admission consideration. Students can embark on career pathways in advanced manufacturing, information technology, entrepreneurship and business.
Hutchinson Elementary-Middle School received a C- from Niche.
The Southeastern High School serves just over 636 students.
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East Villages Block Club Association brings the community together
Besides regular community meetings, the East Villages Block Club Association hosts special events to unite the neighborhood. In August, the East Village Backyard Barbecue features a cookout with burgers and hotdogs, along with arts and crafts for the kids at the new community picnic area. The neighborhood has seen a rising art scene in recent years with the addition of the Shepherd, a century-old church converted into a cultural arts center with spaces for performing arts, worship and art exhibitions.
Bike lanes and buses on Jefferson Avenue
East Village is walkable to neighborhood schools and parks with plenty of sidewalks. It's just 4 miles east of downtown Detroit, with various ways to get there. Cutting through the center of the neighborhood, Charlevoix Street is a starting point toward the city center. Bordering the neighborhood's south side, Jefferson Avenue has a bike lane leading downtown. The number 9 bus also stops on Jefferson every 10 minutes. About 4.5 miles west, Detroit Medical Center offers 24-hour emergency care. Residents looking for a place to worship don’t have to go far – nearly a dozen churches within the neighborhood serve varying denominations.
Higher-than-average crime score
East Village has a CAP Index crime score of six out of 10, compared with the national average of four. Homicide and Assault with Weapon are scored 9 and 8, respectively. Detroit saw a 13% increase in violent crime in 2020; however, in 2021, it saw a decrease in several violent crime categories, including homicide. The Detroit Police Department's 2022 Community Safety Strategy aims to continue addressing crime with unique strategies for each precinct.
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Parks in this Area
West Village Bark Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Pingree Park
Mollicone Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Erma Henderson Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Centennial Garden
Events
Botanical Gardens
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Windsor International
33 min drive
Bus
Mcclellan & Goethe
Bus
Jefferson & Mcclellan
Bus
Mcclellan & Kercheval
Bus
Kercheval & Hibbard
Bus
Pennsylvania & Charlevoix
Bus
Mcclellan & Vernor
Bus
Pennsylvania & Goethe
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Village
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Village, Detroit sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Village, Detroit over the last 12 months is $125,760, down 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
4,722
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,858
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,116
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.6%
College Graduates
10.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
% Population in Labor Force
44.8%
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®
49/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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