Redford, Michigan · ZIP 48240

Redford — ZIP 48240

Redford (48240) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Redford. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $161K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100

Avg math proficiency8%

Avg reading proficiency17%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index67/100

Typical home value$161K

Median rent$1,555/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

$161K

Median Rent

$1,555/mo

Days on Market

—

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
Beech Elementary	PK–06	457	14%	15%
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford	KG–08	208	12%	8%
Redford Union Jr High	07–09	409	10%	25%
Redford Union High School	10–12	510	8%	22%
David Ellis Academy West	PK–12	725	5%	22%
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus	PK–08	445	1%	12%
Fostering Leadership Academy	KG–08	76	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

17,097

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48240 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 48240 has a school score of 43/100. 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 48240 is approximately $161K. 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 48240 in Redford has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. 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.