South Warren: Livable for my situation? (Detroit, Taylor: real estate, violent crime, houses)

[owen9898]

Here's the deal, my ex is moving with her new significant other to New Haven, taking my daughter with them. I currently live Downriver (Wayne County) and work in Taylor, with a job that pays not only my bills but pays a decent amount of child support for my child. Im now planning on moving north of the city to be closer to my daughter, and so that I can still realistically and conveniently see her on weekdays.

My budget, however, is relatively low. I cannot afford North Warren, most of Roseville, St. Clair Shores, etc.

I do not want to move farther north than that, as I'd like my property to be a decent middlepoint between my daughter's primary residence and my place of employment.

The real question: How is South Warren, really? My daughter, who is 3, would stay there approximately 4 nights per month (weekday visits would take place at a park or restaraunt near her mother's house).

As far as staying alone, I don't care too much about the quality of the area. My daughter's safety for those few nights and days a month she would be there is my only concern.

TL;DR Could someone please give me a relatively detailed rundown of every day life in the southern parts of Warren between 8 mile and 9 mile? (Sprinkles of Eastpointe details would also be appreciated)

Thanks!!!

[Geo-Aggie]

South Warren isn't bad, but not great either. It looks rough in places and fine in others.

Typical incomes are in the 35-40k range, you have a decent selection of restaurants (my favorite Mexican place, Taqueria Alma, is about 10 Mile and Van Dyke). You have a clean, nice Kroger at Frazio and Hoover, there aren't any burned out houses, and when a house falls into disrepair it's usually picked up by an investor or demo'd by the city because it's a functional community with a large tax base. You get easy access to the nice stuff north of 696 like the big community center and newer shopping areas, if that appeals to you. You're only a few miles from Royal Oak/Ferndale if you want to go out some place trendy and not far from Berkley or Birmingham either. Some exceptionally persnickety individuals will claim it's dangerous, but if you look up crime stats for the city you'll see they're pretty average for a working class area and in fact, violent crime is lower than you'd expect for that kind of income. You should probably assume there is more crime south of 696 than north.

My summary on South Warren/Center Line? It's fine.

I wouldn't ever aspire to live there, but in a pinch I wouldn't avoid it either. Consider Hazel Park and Oak Park as well. Oak Park is probably a bit nicer overall while Hazel Park has a lot of promise in its future over the next 5-10 years, but South Warren is fine for the price.

[owen9898]

Originally Posted by Geo-Aggie

South Warren isn't bad, but not great either. It looks rough in places and fine in others.

Typical incomes are in the 35-40k range, you have a decent selection of restaurants (my favorite Mexican place, Taqueria Alma, is about 10 Mile and Van Dyke). You have a clean, nice Kroger at Frazio and Hoover, there aren't any burned out houses, and when a house falls into disrepair it's usually picked up by an investor or demo'd by the city because it's a functional community with a large tax base. You get easy access to the nice stuff north of 696 like the big community center and newer shopping areas, if that appeals to you. You're only a few miles from Royal Oak/Ferndale if you want to go out some place trendy and not far from Berkley or Birmingham either. Some exceptionally persnickety individuals will claim it's dangerous, but if you look up crime stats for the city you'll see they're pretty average for a working class area and in fact, violent crime is lower than you'd expect for that kind of income. You should probably assume there is more crime south of 696 than north.

My summary on South Warren/Center Line? It's fine.

I wouldn't ever aspire to live there, but in a pinch I wouldn't avoid it either. Consider Hazel Park and Oak Park as well. Oak Park is probably a bit nicer overall while Hazel Park has a lot of promise in its future over the next 5-10 years, but South Warren is fine for the price.

I appreciate your help and knowledge, thanks!

[keraT]

I have few relatives who live in south warren, specifically between 8-10 mile. It is not fancy house but it is family oriented community. There are parks in the neighborhood, kids playing in yard. The closer you are to 8 mile, the more Detroit like it is in terms of housing style and house size. As you move north, the houses get bit bigger and community quieter. I would recommend going as north as possible, closer to 9 mile or 10 mile will be best. You also have Madison Heights on other side of Dequinder which is closer to I75


Most of Warren is similar to Downriver community with South warren being similar to River Rough/Ecorse (both bordering Detroit). and North Warren being similar to Southgate/Riverview/Taylor

[DTWflyer]

South Warren (south of I-696) tends to be the less desirable parts of Warren and the closer to Eight Mile, the more the spillover effect of Detroit. However still a pretty good deal for real estate/housing and not as bad a some people make it out to be. The area was hit very hard by the recession/downturn in 2008-2010 but has stabilized a bit since.
Warren, as said, has a large tax base and is able to provide good services and you have the benefits of the broader community.

Other areas to consider in the area that are somewhat similar - Center Line, Roseville.

[Nattering Heights]

Eastpointe would reduce travel time to both by being closer to I-94.