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Detroit, Michigan · ZIP 48209

Detroit — ZIP 48209

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Detroit (48209) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Detroit. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $92K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share29%
Property crime share71%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency11%
Avg reading proficiency18%
Schools nearby11

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index90/100
Typical home value$92K
Median rent$938/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$92K

Median Rent

$938/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

55,357

Violent Crime

14,838

Property Crime

40,519

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Clippert Academy06–08424
19%
32%
Maybury Elementary SchoolPK–05284
17%
12%
Bennett Elementary SchoolPK–05498
16%
16%
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School06–08615
12%
28%
Neinas Dual Language Learning AcademyPK–08457
12%
14%
Roberto Clemente Learning AcademyPK–05521
10%
9%
Cesar Chavez Academy High School09–12730
8%
27%
Harms Elementary SchoolPK–08279
8%
12%
Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolPK–081,002
7%
14%
Western International High School09–121,959
5%
15%
Cesar Chavez Academy ElementaryKG–02465Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,534

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

31.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48209 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48209 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48209 is approximately $92K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48209 in Detroit has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.