Lafayette Park

The neighborhood has the largest concentration of Mies van der Rohe architecture in the world and is on the National Registrar of Historic Places.

Welcome to Lafayette Park

Lafayette Park, and its sister neighborhood Elmwood Park, are primarily comprised of mid-century modern designed housing co-operatives that surround city parks.
 
Multiple off-street pedestrian trails/greenways connect residents to parks, retail, schools, and the Detroit Riverfront, making it one of the most unique neighborhoods in North America. The neighborhood has the largest concentration of Mies van der Rohe architecture in the world and is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. 
 
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Overview for Lafayette Park, MI

20,142 people live in Lafayette Park, where the median age is 43.2 and the average individual income is $32,357. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,142

Total Population

43.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$32,357

Average individual Income

Around Lafayette Park, MI

There's plenty to do around Lafayette Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
78
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
51
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gennaro Caffe and Tavola Calda, Peet's Coffee, and Give Thanks Bakery - Detroit.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 2.37 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.1 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.25 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.91 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.98 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.9 miles 27 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lafayette Park, MI

Lafayette Park has 10,718 households, with an average household size of 1.8. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lafayette Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,142 people call Lafayette Park home. The population density is 3,198.32 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,142

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.2

Median Age

45 / 55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,718

Total Households

1.8

Average Household Size

$32,357

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Lafayette Park, MI

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The following schools are within or nearby Lafayette Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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