Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI
Living in Lafayette Park
Bikeability82
Walkability91
Commute75
Public Transit74
Affordability100
Public Safety5
Airports68
Hospitals22
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+2.7k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
26%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black66%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household26%
Householder living alone66%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab2%
Walked14%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$140kMedian Home Value+$73k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$839Median Monthly Rent+$262 (2010–19)
16%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette Park
United States45
Michigan58
Detroit Metro Area61
Wayne County87
Property Crime in Lafayette Park
United States48
Michigan43
Detroit Metro Area41
Wayne County66
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (90%)(8%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump8%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 12 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Park
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI
Most Holy Trinity School
1 miles, SW
Charlotte Mason Community School
2 miles, W
Detroit Waldorf School
3 miles, NE
Holy Redeemer Grade School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI
College for Creative Studies
2 miles, NW
Wayne State University
2 miles, NW
University of Detroit Mercy
7 miles, NW
Marygrove College
8 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI
Children's Hospital of Michigan
1 miles, NW
Detroit Receiving Hospital
1 miles, NW
Harper University Hospital
1 miles, NW
Karmanos Cancer Center
1 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
18 miles, SW
Bishop International Airport
56 miles, NW
Toledo Express Airport
65 miles, SW
Capital Region International Airport
85 miles, W