Why Live in Grant
Grant is a pocket of Detroit that blends suburban and industrial vibes, with long-standing homes, unique shops and restaurants and plenty of charm. Many of its streets feature ranches, bungalows, and Colonial-style homes, many with sloping roofs, large porches, and narrow sidewalks. Homes were typically built between the 1920s and '50s and may require renovations. The neighborhood is zoned for Detroit Public Schools, and kids can attend Marion Law Academy and the Detroit School of Arts. Dining options include historic spots like Marcus Hamburgers, established in 1929, and the Motown Cafe & Grill, which serves sandwiches, burgers, and seafood dinners. Towne Club, Detroit’s original soda shop, and the Two Way Inn, the city's oldest bar, add to the mix of local restaurants. For shopping, Joe Randazzo’s Fruit & Vegetable Market provides quality produce. Recreational spaces include Kern Playground, Howarth Park, and the nearby Syracuse Playground, one of Michigan's largest recreational areas. Residents head to the Wilder Branch Library for its community events and resources, and to Bel Air Luxury Cinema to catch the latest movie. Van Dyke Avenue is the neighborhood’s major roadway and leads to downtown Detroit, roughly 10 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grant a good place to live?
Grant is a good place to live. Grant is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Grant is a suburban neighborhood. Grant has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.4 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $36,765 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 8.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Grant are home owners, with 43.1% of residents renting and 56.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Grant can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Grant neighborhood guide.
Is Grant, MI a safe neighborhood?
Grant, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Grant?
The median home price in Grant is $84,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $17,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $420 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $18K a year to afford the median home price in Grant. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Grant is $37K.
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Home Trends in Grant, MI
On average, homes in Grant, Detroit sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Grant, Detroit over the last 12 months is $73,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$73,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$74,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$75
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$84,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%