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History mixed with a burgeoning art scene
Detroit’s neighborhood of Piety Hill earned its name from the supposedly high morals of its residents in the late 1800s. Once home to prominent Detroit residents, it’s an area that marches forward while still bearing scars of the past at places like Algiers Motel Location Park. Today, the historic architecture is wrapped in a strong sense of community and an emerging arts scene that draws residents in. “Piety Hill has beautiful, historic buildings, including churches, former mansions and grand residential structures,” says Marta Kopania, Realtor with 1st Michigan Real Estate. “Pop-up galleries, community art spaces and street art are increasingly visible in the area.”
The Piety Hill is only a 15-minute drive to Downtown Detroit.
The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament is the seat of the Archbishop of Detroit.
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Large Victorians and other early 20th-century architectural styles
Piety Hill’s rich architectural history is part of the neighborhood’s appeal, Kopania says. “Many buildings date back to the early 20th century, giving the area a classic charm.” As early as the late 1800s, the community attracted professionals such as lawyers, physicians, and architects, whose reputed moral virtues led to the neighborhood coming to be known as “Piety Hill” during the Gilded Age. Today, stately American foursquare and Victorian homes built during that time sell with varying levels of repair needed. Some larger homes have been converted into duplexes, holding two separate units in one structure. The wide streets are lined with sidewalks, and since driveways are the exception, street parking is common. Homes needing substantial repairs can sell as low as $100,000, while fully renovated homes sell as high as $376,000.
Large foursquare homes in Piety Hill allow families room to raise children.
Well-maintained historic Craftsman homes are popular in Piety Hill.
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Popular local restaurants and the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op
Piety Hill residents have access to fresh produce and other healthy foods thanks to the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op on Woodward Avenue. Woodward also holds a small collection of locally loved restaurants. For East African, there’s Baobab Fare, the founder of which was recently listed as a James Beard Award finalist in the outstanding restaurateur category. “Supino Pizzeria in New Center is absolutely a staple,” says Nevin Shaffer, a two-year resident of Piety Hill. “YumVillage is another favorite within the area as well.” Shaffer also says shoppers can find options at the Fisher Building, an ornate art deco building home to local shops like Peacock Room, a Detroit-based clothing store.
Baobab Fare in New Center is a 2024 James Beard Award nominee for restauranteur of the year.
The Fisher Building offers a variety of shopping options for Piety Hill locals.
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Piety Hill Community Dinner and other events nearby
Community organizations like Brilliant Detroit offer a few annual events around Piety Hill. The Brilliant Detroit Piety Hill Community Dinner brings the community together to celebrate the holidays and enjoy a hot meal. Downtown Detroit also offers a full calendar of events like the Detroit Auto Show, where manufacturers showcase the latest in automotive technology and design, and the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix.
Detroit's major automakers display their latest models at the Detroit Auto Show.
If you blink you may miss the cars at the Detroit Grand Prix.
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Thirkell Elementary-Middle and Northwestern High
The Detroit Public Schools Community District serves the neighborhood. Students start out at Thirkell Elementary-Middle School, home to pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Students can then attend Northwestern High School, which offers debate and JROTC programs, as well as AP courses. Both schools earn a C-minus from Niche.
The Thirkell Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
Northwestern High School serves Detroit students in grades 9-12.
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Algiers Hotel Location Park and other green spaces
The neighborhood holds a few options for green spaces where neighbors can be active and socialize. On Woodward Avenue is the former site of the Algiers Motel, where three Black American teenagers were murdered by police and military task forces responding to Detroit’s 12th Street Riot in 1967. The motel has since been torn down, and the site converted into Algiers Motel Location Park, a designated historical landmark that holds a placard detailing the events of the killings. It offers an open green space with tall trees that shade the grassy space. On West Philadelphia Street, McDuffy Park offers playground equipment, picnic tables and a walking trail. The open green space of Voigt Park lies just north of Piety Hill and holds a variety of mature, neatly manicured trees. Other outdoor experiences include an art installation at the intersection of Clairmount and 2nd Avenue, hinting at the neighborhood’s developing art scene.
Voigt Park is an ideal spot to walk your dog to for exercise.
Younger residents of Piety Hill will love the playground at McDuffy Park.
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The John C. Lodge Freeway and Woodward Avenue
The John C. Lodge Freeway runs along the west side of Piety Hill and puts downtown Detroit approximately 5 miles away, and the Henry Ford Hospital less than 2 miles away. Drivers can also take Woodward Avenue into the city, which is also about a 5-mile drive. Both streets are busy enough to bring noise to the neighborhood. The neighborhood’s sidewalks and bus stops also give residents options for traveling without a vehicle.
An elevated risk of crime
Piety Hill’s overall CAP Index crime score is 7, which is higher than the national US national score of 4. The 1-10 scale indicates the risk of crime, with higher numbers representing a greater risk. Violent crimes receive the highest risk score in Piety Hill.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Piety Hill
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Piety Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Piety Hill, Detroit sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Piety Hill, Detroit over the last 12 months is $358,000, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
2,276
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,670
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,589
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
27.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
48.7%
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
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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