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Ravendale

Ravendale

Neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan

Wayne County 48213

$64,757 Average Value
$47 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Strong community organizations

The small community of Ravendale on Detroit’s east side has seen hard times, but local leaders are committed to restoring the neighborhood’s charm. “We call it the rebirth of Ravendale. We’re working with the city, a local church and police officers to get it back to where it used to be,” says Toni Berni, president of Ravendale Community, Inc. “I tell people if they want to move into a community and work from the ground up, Ravendale is the place to be. The residents are excited about the rebirth of it.” The neighborhood association has partnered with an organization called Detroit Friends and Family, which receives $175,000 each quarter for violence reduction programs and can receive more money based on the program’s success. Berni hopes this program will help make Ravendale a neighborhood people can be proud of.

Ravendale is located just minutes from downtown Detroit.
Ravendale is located just minutes from downtown Detroit.
Creative art such as the bee car are a fun thing to spot while walking around Ravendale.
Creative art such as the bee car are a fun thing to spot while walking around Ravendale.
The Ravendale Community Garden is tucked off the road, and is a great space for the community.
The Ravendale Community Garden is tucked off the road, and is a great space for the community.
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Bungalows and Tudors are popular home styles

Many homes in Ravendale are brick bungalows or Tudor-inspired cottages with steep-pitched roofs. Houses often have a small front step, but some have larger porches where residents often set up rocking chairs. There are a few larger Colonial Revival homes in the neighborhood as well. Most houses have driveways, but garages are rare. Sidewalks line the community streets, providing walkability through the area. A few roads in the neighborhood are lined with mature trees on either side, adding plenty of shade and natural beauty. Most of the community has an urban feel, with homes built close together, but some blocks have more vacant lots. Homes in Ravendale can cost anywhere between $15,000 and $90,000.

Ravendale is known for its supply of affordable small to medium sized homes.
Ravendale is known for its supply of affordable small to medium sized homes.
Coveted Tudor style homes in Ravendale provide plenty of room for growing families.
Coveted Tudor style homes in Ravendale provide plenty of room for growing families.
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Next door to public golf course, skate park and more at Chandler Park

Residents are just 1 mile from Chandler Park, one of the largest parks in the city. This vast green space has several recreation options, including soccer fields, basketball courts and tennis courts. It features a skate park and the Wayne County Family Aquatic Center. The Chandler Park Golf Course is a public Par 71 course with rolling fairways and highly rated greens. Golf Digest has recognized the course for its exceptional conditions and customer service.

You can master your tricks at the skate park in Chandler Park.
You can master your tricks at the skate park in Chandler Park.
Residents can enjoy a round of golf at the Chandler Park Golf Course.
Residents can enjoy a round of golf at the Chandler Park Golf Course.
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I-94 access and helicopter tours

Convenient access to Interstate 94 south of the neighborhood makes it easy for residents to get downtown or head to areas north of Detroit. Harper Avenue and Conner Street each connect to Gratiot Avenue, which gives locals a 7.5-mile drive straight into downtown. There are bus stops along Harper Avenue to the south and Conner Street to the west. Coleman A. Young International Airport is nearby as well. It has no commercial service but is home to helicopter tours and Davis Aerospace Technical High School.

Ravendale is located along I-94, making commutes to downtown Detroit easy.
Ravendale is located along I-94, making commutes to downtown Detroit easy.
MyFlight offers affordable helicopter tours of Detroit and is based out of Detroit City Airport.
MyFlight offers affordable helicopter tours of Detroit and is based out of Detroit City Airport.
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K-8 at Duke Ellington Conservatory of Music & Art

Edward “Duke” Ellington Conservatory of Music & Art at Beckham Academy serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. It earns a C-minus on Niche. The Ellington Conservator of Music & Art features a well-rounded academic achievement and fine arts education curriculum. Students from the school’s jazz band have represented the school district at the Detroit Jazz Festival for five years in a row. Also earning a C-minus, Denby High is home to approximately 575 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. The school has shown improvement in recent years, with its graduation rate increasing by 16.2% during the 2021-22 school year. Students can explore various interests through robotics, music and business elective courses.

Edwin Denby High School is in Denby neighborhood.
Edwin Denby High School is in Denby neighborhood.
Edward Duke Ellington Conservatory of Art and Music in Detroit.
Edward Duke Ellington Conservatory of Art and Music in Detroit.
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Detroit Breakfast among local restaurants

When it comes to dining, Berni says there are good options nearby. “There’s a breakfast restaurant — Detroit Breakfast — on Conner Street. That’s really well attended by the community,” she says. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week and serves waffles, eggs, grits and other classic diner food. Residents can also dine at New Harper Seafood, a small local restaurant serving fried fish and shrimp. There's a Save A Lot on Conner Street 2 miles south of the neighborhood. Farmer John Food Center is a family-owned store 1.5 miles west of the community, offering a full-service supermarket and everyday household items.

Residents of Ravendale enjoy meeting with friends for brunch at Detroit Breakfast.
Residents of Ravendale enjoy meeting with friends for brunch at Detroit Breakfast.
Shop for all your home cooking needs at Save A Lot.
Shop for all your home cooking needs at Save A Lot.
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Detroit Lions, other downtown events within 8 miles

With downtown Detroit and Ford Field less than 8 miles away, Ravendale residents aren’t far from Detroit Lions football games and tailgating. The city is also home to one of the most significant car shows in the automotive industry, the Detroit Auto Show. Held in January, the car show brings manufacturers from all over the world to showcase the latest in automotive design and technology.

Bring the kids to the famous Belle Isle Aquarium when the weather turns bad.
Bring the kids to the famous Belle Isle Aquarium when the weather turns bad.
Residents of Ravendale and Wayne County enjoy free access to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Residents of Ravendale and Wayne County enjoy free access to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Located near Ravendale, Eastern Market is your source for fresh produce and locally made goods.
Located near Ravendale, Eastern Market is your source for fresh produce and locally made goods.
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Some higher crime risks

The overall CAP Index for Ravendale is 6, which indicates a crime risk slightly above the national score of 4. Violent crimes account for the higher score

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Windsor International

36 min drive

Bus

Harper & Park Dr

Bus

Harper & Norcross

Bus

Harper & Barrett

Bus

Harper & Conner

Bus

Conner & Harper

Bus

Harper & Annsbury

Bus

Harper & Gunston

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ravendale US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 9 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

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$45,000
Median Single Family Price
$50,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$47
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$62,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
19%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
383
Median Year Built
1928

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
850
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$30,757
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,429

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
75.6%
College Graduates
7.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
% Population in Labor Force
42.1%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

42 / 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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