Emblematic of Detroit’s many struggles, Nardin Park is a city neighborhood dealing with empty homes, vacant lots and other symptoms of blight. Slowly, however, the neighborhood and the city may be starting to change, presenting other problems for residents. “Homes are getting expensive around here,” says Nardin Park resident Tealana Fair. According to Fair, more homes are being built in the area, causing landlords to raise rent prices due to perceived neighborhood improvements. “My rent was $800 the year before. It went up to $1,000 even though no improvements were made to my home.”
Nardin Park residents can travel down W. Grand River Avenue to downtown Detroit in ten minutes.
The great seal of Detroit covers this entire wall in Nardin Park.
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Brick facades and covered porches
Harkening to the neighborhood’s heyday, homes in Nardin Park are a mix of styles and sizes. Single-family homes might come in Colonial Revival, Tudor or cottage styles, but many come with a brick facade and covered porch, regardless of style. Since the neighborhood’s population has dwindled over the past few decades, many of its homes have been abandoned and are now controlled by the city through the Detroit Land Bank Authority. The goal of the land bank is to revitalize Detroit’s neighborhoods and help residents become homeowners. Prices in Nardin Park can range from $4,000 for a dilapidated American foursquare to $145,000 for a two-story French Colonial that has been split up into rental units.
An English Tudor and Colonial inspired homes are common neighbors in Nardin Park.
Majestic Tudor Revival homes grace the park in the Nardin Park neighborhood.
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Coney Island fare and Food Farm Market
Nardin Park is primarily residential, but its surrounding streets are home to a fair number of local shops and restaurants. On Dexter Avenue, Detroit City Coney Island serves up Coney Island-inspired meals like chili dogs and cheese fries. “In Detroit, you have to know how to really cook,” says Fair, who’s lived in Nardin Park for more than 16 years. “And if you can’t knock that soul food out one hundred percent, we prefer Coney Island-type food.” Further north on Dexter Avenue, In Harmony Café Sweets & More, keeps residents fueled with fresh-brewed coffee and sweet pastries, and Food Farm Market, the neighborhood’s place for groceries.
In Harmony Cafe Sweets & More brings Nardin Park residents together for coffee and baked goods.
Food Farm Market offers produce and grocery items in Nardin Park.
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Prime location for Detroit’s biggest events
With downtown Detroit sitting just seven miles southeast of Nardin Park, the neighborhood keeps residents close to events like the North American International Detroit Auto Show and the Detroit Grand Prix. Besides the city’s larger events, Nardin Park residents often meet at the park—also called Nardin Park—to hold local community events.
Durfee Elementary-Middle and Central High
As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community School District, Nardin Park students can enroll in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade at Durfee Elementary-Middle School, which earns a C-minus on Niche. To round out their public education, Nardin Park students can attend Central High School, which offers Apple app design classes, college advising and AP classes. Central High School also earns a C-minus.
Durfee K-8 challenges students by offering an all-encompassing curriculum.
Central Collegiate Academy front entrance in Durfee.
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Nardin Park ready for improvements
With slightly more than five acres, Nardin Park gives residents green space and trails to enjoy and also offers picnic tables and grills, which come in handy during community events. The city of Detroit has identified the park as a site for improvement, and the city plans to add a playground and other amenities to the park.
Detroit public transit and miles of sidewalks
Bus stops are prevalent throughout Nardin Park, giving residents access to the Detroit Department of Transportation’s network of buses. The neighborhood is also convenient for drivers since Interstate 96 runs through its southwest corner. With sidewalks lining most of the area’s streets, walkers may also delight in Nardin Park’s convenience.
High risk of crime
The CAP Index score for Nardin Park is seven, indicating a higher crime risk than the rest of the nation, which maintains an overall CAP Index score of 4. “My kids can’t walk to the store without being bullied,” Fair says. “I can’t say there are drugs, because I’ve never seen them around, but there is a lot of gangbangin’ around.”
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Nardin Park
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Nardin Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nardin Park, Detroit sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Nardin Park, Detroit over the last 12 months is $58,500, up 129% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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