Michigan’s suburban city of Lincoln Park earned its name in 1906, incorporated as a village in 1921 and officially became a city in 1925, testifying to the area's robust growth in the early 20th century. Roughly 11 miles southwest of downtown Detroit and 8 miles east of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the city sits between two branches of the Ecorse River. Home to nearly 40,000 people, Lincoln Park is known for its scenic parks, its cluster of Hispanic businesses and major employers like Walmart, Starbucks and the US Postal Service. Residents also enjoy convenient access to highways and a lower cost of living compared to other nearby cities and villages. “The taxes are a little lower than some of the other downriver cities,” says Dean Agius, real estate broker with Re/Max Innovation. “And it’s also close to the highways.”
The heart of Lincoln Park can be found at the intersection of Fort St. and Southfield Rd.
Lincoln Parks sits between two branches of the Ecorse River in southeastern Michigan.
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Some of the most affordable homes in Wayne County
Lincoln Park homes spend an average of 22 days on the market—19 days fewer than the national average—and sell for a median price of $150,000, a 7% increase from the previous year. Common styles include bungalows and ranch-style homes, and most of the city’s homes were built between 1920 and 1970. By comparison, Wayne County homes have a median sales price of around $200,000. Most of the city’s homes were built between 1920 and 1970, with bungalows and ranch-style homes being common. For over four decades, the city has benefited from funding through the Community Development Block Grant, which assists with citywide projects and home renovations.
Homes neatly line the streets of Lincoln Park.
Homes in Lincoln Park sit on cozy, well-maintained lots.
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Lincoln Park Public Schools offer community support
Lincoln Park students are part of the Lincoln Park Public Schools district, which earns an overall grade of C of Niche. The district is served by seven elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The middle and high school both participate in Henry Ford Health’s School-Based and Community Health Program, which provides students with free medical and counseling services. With nearly 4,900 students, Lincoln Park Public Schools maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1.
Hoover Elementary School serves students in the Lincoln Park community.
Students are challenged to excel at Lincoln Park Middle School.
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Area recreation includes historic park with river views
Amenities across the city’s 19 parks include basketball courts, playgrounds, soccer fields and picnic areas. Council Point Park was the site of a 1763 council organized by Chief Pontiac, during which he encouraged the area’s Native American people to fight colonialism and defend their land. Larger parks like Youth Center Park hold facilities like the Lincoln Park Community Center, where residents can ice skate during colder months and splash in the pool during warmer months.
Gregory Park, located in Lincoln Park, includes the Youth Center Park playground.
Lincoln Park residents have access to the local community center for hockey.
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A mix of restaurants and the Los Arcos Market
Grocery options abound in Lincoln Park, with Kroger, Meijer and Los Arcos Market keeping city pantries stocked. The city’s restaurant scene holds an eclectic mix of Mexican, American and Detroit-style Coney Island joints. Residents can go to the Lincoln Park Farmers Market at Mellus Park on Fort Street from June through October. The market offers food assistance programs, plant swaps and events like Senior Day and Christmas in July. “There’s two or three strip malls there,” Agius says. “And it’s close to the Allen Park Mall, which is known as The Hill.”
Los Arcos Market is a bustling daily stop for residents of Lincoln Park.
Sin Limite Taqueria is a local hot spot in Lincoln Park.
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Community gatherings organized by the city
Celebrating the area’s automotive heritage, the Cruisin’ Downriver Car Show showcases classic cars and offers live music and food from local vendors. Held at Memorial Park each year, Art in the Park shows off art from adult and youth artists in the city, giving residents the chance to craft and enjoy live music and local food vendors. The city hosts a full calendar of other events, including Earth Day Clean Up and Drag Bingo, and the Lincoln Park Downtown Development Authority organizes community events like the Cinco de Mayo Festival.
Getting around by bus and driving into Detroit
Fort Street and Interstate 75 offer direct routes into downtown Detroit, making the trip an 11-mile journey. The city is part of the SMART Bus system, connecting residents to the rest of the Detroit metro area and the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport less than 10 miles west. Recognized as a Level III Trauma Center, the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is less than 5 miles southeast of the city. Lincoln Park streets are laid out in a grid system and lined with sidewalks, but bike lanes are sparse.
Community crime alerts and weather advisories
Overall, Lincoln Park’s violent crime rate trends higher than the rest of Michigan and the US national average, according to FBI crime data. The city’s property crime rate tracks the US average, though data shows the rate occasionally spikes higher than the national average and consistently trends above Michigan’s property crime rate. A citywide alert system, Nixle, sends residents crime alerts and warnings of impending winter storms. Annually, Lincoln Park winters bring an average of 46 inches of snow, and the average low temperature is 19 degrees in the winter.
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