Why Live in North End
North End in Detroit is a neighborhood known for its resilience and ongoing transformation, with rapid big-money development happening downtown alongside local businesses that have been serving the community for decades, like Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q, a staple since 1964. The area features a mix of housing options, including single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes, with many early 1900s brick ranch-style builds, Colonial Revivals, and Craftsman styles. The community hosts events like fitness classes and free summer movie screenings at New Center Park. Local attractions include the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, and Fisher Theatre. Kids can attend Southeastern High and the highly rated Hamtramck Academy, a tuition-free school that serves kindergarten through eighth grade. There are also almost 20 colleges and universities nearby. The neighborhood is well-connected, with major highways I-94, I-75, and I-375 nearby, and public transportation provided by DDOT and SMART, including Q-Line subway and bus stops. For long-distance travel, Detroit Metro Wayne County and Windsor International Airport are nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North End a good place to live?
North End is a good place to live. North End is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. North End is a suburban neighborhood. North End has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.5 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $45,953 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.5% of residents. A majority of residents in North End are renters, with 65.5% of residents renting and 34.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving North End can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
North End neighborhood guide.
Is North End, MI a safe neighborhood?
North End, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in North End?
The median home price in North End is $249,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $50,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,250 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $54K a year to afford the median home price in North End. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in North End is $46K.
What are the best public schools in North End?
The best public schools that serve North End are:
What are the best private schools in North End?
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Home Trends in North End, MI
On average, homes in North End, Detroit sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in North End, Detroit over the last 12 months is $194,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$194,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$212,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$249,900
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$121
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median List Price
$249,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
