Why Live in Pershing
Pershing, a neighborhood in Detroit, offers convenient access to public transportation with bus stops along Seven Mile and Conant, and easy driving routes to Interstate 75 and Van Dyke Avenue. Downtown Detroit is less than 10 miles away, making it accessible for work or leisure. The area features Farwell Field, a 90-acre park with sports fields, pickleball courts, a playground, and outdoor exercise equipment. The Farwell Recreation Center within the park provides a weight room, dance studio, and group programs such as ceramics classes and senior games. Butler Playfield on Conant offers additional recreational options with slides, swings, and exercise equipment. Dining options include Nunn’s Bar-B-Cue, known for its smoked meats, and Hashbrowns Café, which serves unique breakfast combinations like catfish, eggs, and hashbrowns. For shopping, residents can visit Royal Fresh Market for produce and the nearby Belmont Shopping Center for retail stores like Foot Locker and DTLR. Pershing is also close to Ford Field, less than 9 miles away, where Detroit Lions games and tailgating events take place. Additionally, downtown Detroit hosts venues like Huntington Place, home to the Detroit Auto Show, showcasing the latest in automotive design and technology. The neighborhood's schools include Nolan Elementary-Middle School and Pershing High School, while Dove Academy of Detroit offers a charter school option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pershing a good place to live?
Pershing is a good place to live. Pershing is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Pershing is a suburban neighborhood. Pershing has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.7 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $47,193 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 5.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Pershing are home owners, with 44.3% of residents renting and 55.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pershing can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pershing neighborhood guide.
Is Pershing, MI a safe neighborhood?
Pershing, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 8 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pershing?
The median home price in Pershing is $65,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $13,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.77%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $340 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $15K a year to afford the median home price in Pershing. The average household income in Pershing is $47K.
What are the best public schools in Pershing?
The best public schools that serve Pershing are:
What are the best private schools in Pershing?
The best private schools that serve Pershing are:
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Are home prices dropping in Pershing?
Yes, home prices in Pershing are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Pershing, MI
On average, homes in Pershing, Detroit sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pershing, Detroit over the last 12 months is $55,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$55,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$62,250
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$55,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$65
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$65,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
14%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
