Nestled between two major highways just east of downtown, Detroit’s Gratiot Town-Kettering neighborhood offers a combination of convenience and more affordable housing than nearby neighborhoods. Because the neighborhood is 4 miles from downtown Detroit, eXp Realty real estate agent Ernestine Mitchell says the neighborhood’s proximity to downtown is a big draw. “It’s not far from downtown, which is great,” Mitchell says. “I think the price of the homes is another draw. You get a lot of house for the money.”
Gratiot Town-Kettering is located just minutes from downtown Detroit.
There are a variety of home sizes and styles found throughout Gratiot Town-Kettering.
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American four-square homes and bungalows are popular
Many of the homes in Gratiot Town-Kettering are fixer-uppers, but investors have acted on the opportunity, and many homes have been fully renovated. “It’s an up-and-coming area. There seems to be a lot of development and renovations of properties,” says Mitchell. Most homes in Gratiot Town-Kettering are four-square Colonial Revival houses, but bungalows and steeply-roofed Tudors are also common. Homes commonly sit close together, but the occasional vacant lot adds space between homes on certain streets. Fully renovated three and four-bedroom homes in the neighborhood sell for $140,000 to $175,000, while homes that need more work can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $75,000.
Large Four Square style homes in Gratiot Town-Kettering offer plenty of room for families.
Cozy bungalow style homes in Gratiot Town-Kettering are great for first time homebuyers.
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Legends Coney Island serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Head to Legends Coney Island at the corner of Mount Elliott Street and East Grand Boulevard for classic diner food and Coney dogs. This casual restaurant with a drive-thru serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week and has an expansive menu that includes burgers, hot dogs, gyros and Reubens. Royal Barbecue Pizza is another popular spot, located just across the street from Legends. This eclectic local eatery offers classic barbecue dishes, fried chicken and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. You can head to Sav-Mart Marketplace in the neighborhood’s southern end for groceries. This discount grocer carries all the essentials, including produce, meat and snacks.
Legends Coney Island offers affordable breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.
Shop for all your home cooking needs at Sav Mart located along Gratiot Ave.
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The Marche du Rouge in Midtown
Just 4 miles west of Gratiot Town, the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Canfield Street is home to the spring celebration known as the Marche du Rouge. The parade is a Detroit tradition to ward off the legendary Nain Rouge, a demon said to herald misfortune. Also held in spring, the Movement Electronic Music Festival occurs each year at Hart Plaza downtown. The festival showcases the city’s vibrant electronic music scene and commonly features more than 100 performances.
Southeastern High School offers robotics and business
For pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, students in Gratiot Town-Kettering might attend Marcus Garvey Academy, which earns a C-minus rating from Niche. Students can then go on to attend C-graded Southeastern High School, which is known for its robotics team and its curriculum focused on business and administration.
Children are offered a great education at Garvey Academy.
Students are taught a challenging curriculum at Southeastern High School.
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Playgrounds at Dueweke Park and Latham Park
Dueweke Park is just south of Gratiot Avenue and is a popular neighborhood park with amenities like a basketball court, playground and picnic pavilion. Nearby, Latham Park is surrounded by a sidewalk and holds a basketball court and a playground.
There are activities for kids of all ages at Clare Latham Park.
Dueweke Park recently received brand new basketball courts.
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Gratiot Avenue and Interstate 94 provide access to downtown
Living in Gratiot Town-Kettering makes getting around Detroit’s east side easy, with Gratiot Avenue offering a 4-mile drive into downtown. Interstate 94 is just north of the neighborhood, providing residents with another option for getting downtown, although the drive is 6 miles using this route. For residents who prefer public transit, there are several bus stops throughout the neighborhood along Mount Elliott Street, Van Dyke Avenue and Gratiot Avenue.
Gratiot Town-Kettering is centrally located, making commutes to downtown Detroit easy.
Locally owned shops are within a short distance of Gratiot Town-Kettering.
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Overall crime risk is only slightly higher than the overall national risk
Gratiot Town’s overall CAP Index is a 6, only slightly higher than the national index of 4. The index is based on a 10-point scale, with 10 representing the highest risk. Though the overall index isn’t much more than the rest of the nation, the index score for violent crime is 10.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,158
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,440
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,268
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.9%
College Graduates
19.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
% Population in Labor Force
43.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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