Why Live in Heritage Park
Heritage Park, located in Ypsilanti's South Side, provides residents with access to a vibrant downtown and various recreational opportunities. Parkridge Park serves as a community hub with basketball courts, a recreation center, and an annual festival. The neighborhood is close to Ford Lake, ideal for outdoor activities. Interstate 94 runs along the southern edge, connecting residents to Ann Arbor, Detroit, and the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Public transportation is accessible via TheRide, with several bus stops in the area. Healthcare needs are met by a medical complex containing Trinity Health, located less than 5 miles north. While shopping and dining options are limited within the neighborhood, downtown Ypsilanti, just a mile away, offers diners, cafes, and small businesses. Popular spots include Tap Room, Café Liv, Encuentro Latino Restaurant, and A Taste Of Soul By Biggie. For groceries, a Kroger is located about 2 miles south on Whittaker Road. Heritage Park features modest homes built before the 1970s, including brick ranches, cottages, and American Foursquares, with many properties being rentals or multifamily units. The area is supported by community organizations like A Brighter Way, which provide helpful services. Local schools include Perry Early Learning Center, Estabrook Elementary, Ypsilanti Community Middle, and AC Tech High School, with Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Community College nearby. The Parkridge Community Center offers a gym, walking track, and various programs, while North Bay Park provides additional outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heritage Park a good place to live?
Heritage Park is a good place to live. Heritage Park is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Heritage Park is a suburban neighborhood. Heritage Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.8 people per acre and a median age of 28. The average household income is $32,836 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Heritage Park are renters, with 70.1% of residents renting and 29.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Heritage Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Heritage Park neighborhood guide.
Is Heritage Park, MI a safe neighborhood?
Heritage Park, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 10 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Heritage Park?
The median home price in Heritage Park is $207,400. If you put a 20% down payment of $41,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,060 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $45K a year to afford the median home price in Heritage Park. The average household income in Heritage Park is $33K.
What are the best public schools in Heritage Park?
The best public schools that serve Heritage Park are:
What are the best private schools in Heritage Park?
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Home Trends in Heritage Park, MI
On average, homes in Heritage Park, Ypsilanti sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Heritage Park, Ypsilanti over the last 12 months is $195,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$195,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$207,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%