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An overlooked community with ample potential
Poletown East has traces of an industrial past and a promising future. The neighborhood’s name points to its former place as Detroit’s thriving Polish community. Industrialization — specifically the building of the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant on the neighborhood’s north side in the 1980s— broke up much of this community and presented environmental issues that are now a unifying factor for locals.
Poor air quality, the destruction of local businesses and the displacement of more than 1,000 residents are among the largest issues that have plagued Poletown East. But longtime residents have taken impactful grassroots initiatives.
“It’s a center of environmental justice,” says Birch Kemp, a Poletown East resident of 20 years and co-director of Arboretum Detroit. “To live here is to fight for clean air.”
Kemp says that with the help of committed residents, Poletown East will become a more livable, greener community in years to come. “Folks who live here are building the city we want,” he says. “If you’re a person who likes to plant trees, build green spaces and want to contribute, this is the place to be.”
Despite challenges, Poletown East remains a neighborhood with a strong community spirit, central location and promising housing market – making it attractive to many homebuyers.
Poletown East is located just minutes from downtown Detroit.
Poletown East is home to GM's first first fully dedicated all-EV facility.
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Green spaces throughout an industrial community
Poletown East’s many community gardens exude a spirit of new life. The Ferry Street Nursery Project and Arboretum Detroit, pioneered by the community, seek to beautify Poletown East with young trees that will grow with this neighborhood’s potential.
Kemp says the Arboretum's mission goes further than beautifying the area. “Our goal is to combat climate change on the local level and also to create shade and cooling,” he says. Arboretum Detroit has built five parks over the past six years – and they're working on a walking path to connect them all.
Perrien Park, located at the neighborhood’s southern end, is the go-to for family cookouts, basketball games and local events. Adjacent to the park, at the intersection of Theodore and Dubois, hundreds of people gather weekly to enjoy Sunday Blues in the Park.
Poletown East features several collaborative community gardens.
Grown your own food and share with with the community at the Ferry Street Nursery Project.
Poletown East is home to a number of community gardens and bee farms.
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Interstates 75, 94 and several bus routes
Located just east of Midtown and 3 miles north of Downtown, Poletown East’s location is one of the most attractive features. Locals have an easy start to any commute, with Interstate 94 along this neighborhood’s northern end and Interstate 75 along the west. For more commute options, the Russell, Warren, Chene, Clairmont and Conant buses run throughout the neighborhood. Poletown East is also very bikeable, so it’s common to see cyclists in the area.
I-75 and I-94 are located near Poletown East, making commutes easy.
Detroit's DDOT buses run throughout Poletown East, offering quick access to downtown.
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Longstanding Four Squares for various budgets
Four Squares built in the late 1900s and early 20s are the most common finds in Poletown East. There’s a mix of multifamily and single-family homes, most of which have empty lots on either side. As many homes need repair and refurbishment, homebuyers find a welcome range of prices, ranging from $6,000 to $300,000, depending on the size and level of renovations needed.
Elaborate Four Square style homes in Poletown East offer plenty of room for growing families.
Find your forever home in Poletown East.
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Raven Lounge, Ivanhoe Café and nearby grocery stores
Chene Street used to be one of the main commercial thoroughfares through the original Poletown. As people were displaced, so were the businesses and shops that once lined this street. However, Raven Lounge & Restaurant, the oldest blues club in Detroit, survived the decline and has been around since the 1960s. Live music still echoes within its walls, accompanied by food and drinks to supply residents with an exciting night out. The Ivanhoe Café, just two blocks away, brings the name “Poletown” to life with its menu of Polish classics. There’s a Save A Lot on Gratiot to grab groceries, but most residents travel at least 2 miles outside of Poletown East to shop at the Whole Foods on Mack and Meijer on Jefferson.
The Raven Lounge is Michigan's oldest blues bar.
Ivanhoe Cafe serves authentic Polish meals at affordable prices.
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University Preparatory Schools
Kids can attend University Prep Schools. The tuition-free, public charter network has four institutions, including two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Both UPA Elementary Ellen Thompson Campus and UPA Elementary Mark Murray Campus have C-minus ratings on Niche. Both schools are located in Tech Town – 2 miles west of Poletown East. UPA Middle, which also has a C-minus, is about a mile away in Midtown. UPA High School is also in Tech Town and has a C rating.
University Prep Elementary School boasts a 15:1 student to teacher ratio.
University Prep High School is centrally located, making pick up and drop off easy.
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Own a piece of history when you buy a home in Poletown East.
Elevated CAP Index scores
Poletown East has elevated CAP Index crime scores, receiving a 10 out of 10 in the homicide sector and 8s in assault and robbery. For comparison, the US average is 4.
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Parks in this Area
Peck Park
Playground
Veteran's Memorial Park
Soccer
Tennis
Trails
Dueweke Park
Perrien Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Callahan Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Forest Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Windsor International
31 min drive
Bus
Warren & St Aubin
Bus
Mt Elliott & Harper
Bus
Chene & I-94 Service Dr
Bus
Harper & Lucky Pl
Bus
I-94 Service Dr & E Grand Bl
Bus
Mt Elliott & 6515
Bus
Chene & Hendrie
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Poletown East
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poletown East, Detroit sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Poletown East, Detroit over the last 12 months is $65,600, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Discover this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bath colonial nestled in the heart of Detroit. Offering more than 2,200 sq. ft. of finished living space, this 1909 gem seamlessly combines historic elegance with modern-day potential. Inside, you'll find generous living and dining areas, a warm and inviting kitchen, and a partially finished basement that adds flexibility. Perfectly situated near Moran St & E
Great opportunity in the Poletown Community, offering 2 lots. Addresses include 3645 & 3637 E. Palmer. This is a land-based site. The total price for all lots are $11.500. The DLBA is seeking proposals to support the activation and stewardship of vacant land sites, including urban agriculture, gardening, or beautification, whether for profit or community activation. Interested buyers should
Great opportunity in the Poletown Community, offering 3 lots. Addresses include 5347, 5357 & 5361 Mitchell for a total of $17,250 . This is a land-based site. The DLBA is seeking proposals to support the activation and stewardship of vacant land sites, including urban agriculture, gardening, or beautification, whether for profit or community activation. Interested buyers should consult our
Great location in Poletown off I-94, near I-75 close to Eastern Market, Wayne State University, Belle Isle. 2 bedroom upper unit of 4 unit building. Private entrance with balcony newly renovated. No prior evictions, 3 x rent, history of employment, currently renting, no pets, no smoking, background check and credit history required.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,714
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,918
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,459
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.3%
College Graduates
10.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
34.8%
Significantly 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 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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