Detroit, Michigan · ZIP 48235

Detroit — ZIP 48235

Detroit (48235) scores 35/100 — 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 $95K.

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 index47/100

Avg math proficiency11%

Avg reading proficiency24%

Schools nearby15

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index91/100

Typical home value$95K

Median rent$1,288/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

$95K

Median Rent

$1,288/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Pembroke Academy	KG–08	390	42%	62%
Renaissance High School	09–12	1,197	23%	65%
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies	PK–08	715	14%	37%
Detroit Achievement Academy	KG–08	352	12%	17%
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy	KG–08	234	12%	22%
LincolnKing AdamsYoung Grove Campus	09–12	660	11%	23%
AdamsYoung Building	KG–05	520	11%	23%
David Ellis Academy	PK–12	206	8%	22%
Rutherford Winans Academy	PK–08	152	8%	12%
Bow ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	459	6%	12%
Old Redford Academy High	09–12	451	5%	5%
University Yes Academy	KG–12	388	3%	14%
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy	09–12	420	3%	17%
Vernor Elementary School	PK–08	340	3%	8%
LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68	06–08	429	Not reported	Not 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

46,960

Median Income

$39K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

39.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48235 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 48235 has a school score of 47/100. 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 48235 is approximately $95K. 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 48235 in Detroit has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. 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.