Nolan is a prime example of Detroit’s community-inspired resilience. The neighborhood is almost exclusively residential but enjoys a surrounding mix of national and local stores and restaurants. “The Nolan neighborhood is a great place to live, work and raise a family,” says Tharmond Ligon Jr, former Nolan resident and founder of Rescue Michigan Nature Now (RMNN), which aims to develop green spaces in Detroit communities and provide community educational programs focused on nature.
Cape-cods are a common type of houses in Nolan neighborhood.
A vibrant mural capturing the love for music in Nolan, Detroit, MI.
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Increasing green space
Nolan is home to a few parks, which the city is working to improve by providing much-needed funding. What was a barren patch of grass just a few years ago, Charleston-Colton Park is now a small park where Nolan kids can slide, swing or climb the jungle gym. With a gazebo and a basketball court, the rest of the family can hit the park and relax in the shade or join a pickup game. In addition to current parks, the neighborhood is getting more green space. Ligon’s organization aims to build a 2.25 acre Therapy Forest—a forested space for residents to connect with nature and mentally recharge—and has already planted more than 100 trees around the city. The city of Detroit is also planning a park near the intersection of East State Fair Avenue and Hanna Street, and the neighborhood’s sidewalks will connect to the upcoming Joe Louis Greenway, a 27.5-mile pathway connecting parks and neighborhoods all over Detroit. “My heart is still here and with the rest of the Detroit neighborhoods that can use a little greenery to help brighten up the block,” Ligon says.
Charleston-Colton Park in Nolan offers a small playground for young tots.
Rescue Michigan Nature has become a place of interest to many Nolan locals,
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A variety of national and local businesses
Nolan is mainly filled with homes, but the commercial area around the intersection of Dequindre Road and 8 Mile Road gives residents a choice of chains like McDonald’s and Popeye’s. Motown Brunch House and Fish King provide locally-owned dining options. Just beyond the neighborhood’s Westside, Meijer serves the area with fresh produce and other grocery items. The neighborhood's southwest corner offers a few shopping options, like Tha Hot Spot, a women’s clothing store, and Royal Palace Mall, which holds a collection of small clothing stores.
Nolan residents frequently shop from local Meijer supermarket.
Motown Brunch House is a popular restaurant in Nolan.
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Front row seats for Detroit’s biggest car show
Downtown Detroit is less than 10 miles away, so Nolan is close to the city’s most significant events. The city’s deep roots in the automotive industry make the North American International Auto Show one of the most popular events in the city, attracting car enthusiasts from all over the world.
Homebuyers should be ready to work
Nolan's architecture mostly comes in compact designs like ranch-style homes and bungalows. Homes come with brick or vinyl siding or some combination of different facades. The neighborhood holds an abundance of homes that need repairs, meaning homes in Nolan tend to sell for less than $100,000. Programs like the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) are helping needed repairs and improvements along by providing funding for the demolition and rehabilitation of vacant properties and existing homes. Since the inception of such programs, Nolan residents have applied with vigor, ensuring that funding from programs like the NSP are used to repair and rebuild homes in Nolan. Ligon’s organization alone has renovated 30 properties and converted a once-vacant home into studios for youth to learn vital skills like cooking. The median home price is $52,250, up 5% from the previous year. Homes can range from $10,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style home needing substantial repairs to $120,000 for a fully renovated bungalow.
Single family homes are in high demand in Nolan, Detroit.
Nolan locals keep their lawns shaved and maintain a clean porch.
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Mentoring for young students
As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community School District, Nolan students can attend pre-kindergarten through 8th grade at Nolan Elementary-Middle School. Nolan Elementary-Middle gives students the opportunity to work with mentors through programs like Pretty Brown Girls, BluCar Mentorship Program and The Knight Courtyard. The school earns a C-minus on Niche. Pershing High School offers grades 9 through 12 and earns a C-minus.
The Nolan Elementary-Middle School has dozens of effective and excellent teachers.
Pershing High School in Nolan offers a space where people can learn and thrive.
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City buses and a national highway
Nolan residents can easily access the Detroit Department of Transportation bus system thanks to bus stops throughout the neighborhood. Interstate 75 runs through the neighborhood, so Nolan drivers can easily connect to the nation’s network of highways. For walkers, the area is replete with sidewalks, which will soon connect residents to other neighborhoods and parks around the city via the Joe Louis Greenway.
Data shows a high risk of crime
Data from Risk Factor indicates a high crime risk in Nolan. The neighborhood’s CAP Index score, which assesses the likelihood of crime occurring in the area, is a 9 out of 10. For comparison, the overall score for the US is 4.
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Parks in this Area
Albert Sylvester Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Jayne-Lasky Park
State Fair Park
Charleston-Colton Park
Yakisch Park
Dequindre-Grixdale Park
Transit
Airport
Windsor International
35 min drive
Bus
7 Mile & Hawthorne
Bus
7 Mile & I-75 Service Dr
Bus
State Fair & John R
Bus
8 Mile Rd & Cardoni
Bus
State Fair & Orleans
Bus
State Fair & Exeter
Bus
7 Mile & Dequindre
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Nolan
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
8
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 Nolan, Detroit sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Nolan, Detroit over the last 12 months is $55,431, up 3% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,998
Median Age
39
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,843
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,989
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.3%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
47.6%
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®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 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.
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