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Lafayette Park Neighbourhood Guide

Detroit, Michigan

🚶 Highly Walkable (71/100)

About Lafayette Park

This area contains a population of 2,896 residents with a median age of 34.4. The housing stock is predominantly composed of renter-occupied units, numbering 1,620, compared to 397 owner-occupied units. The median household income in this neighbourhood is $61,607, with a median home value of $199,100. The median year of construction for homes here is 1962, and single-family homes represent a small portion of the housing stock. The housing in Lafayette Park is largely comprised of multi-unit dwellings, reflecting a renter-heavy demographic. With a walkability score of 71, many daily errands can be accomplished on foot. Several educational institutions are located within a short distance, including Chrysler Elementary School just over a tenth of a mile away, and both WAY Michigan and University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary are accessible within approximately 0.6 miles.

Housing Snapshot

2,896
Population
$61,607
Median Household Income
$199,100
Median Home Value
34.4
Median Age
397
Owner-Occupied Units
1,620
Renter-Occupied Units
15
Single-Family Units
1962
Median Year Built

Nearby Schools

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Chrysler Elementary School
Elementary
0.11 miles away
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WAY Michigan
0.61 miles away
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University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Elementary
0.61 miles away

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