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Living in Central Detroit

Central is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Detroit with 12,502 residents.

Central has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Rosa Parks, University, Jeffries, Chene, Durfee, State Fair-Nolan and Coleman A. Young International Airport.

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74 Walk Score of Central, Detroit, MI

Central is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Photo of Loving Elementary School in Central, Detroit

Loving Elementary School

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Redeemed Missionary Baptist Church

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Central Detroit.

Central is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Detroit with a Walk Score of 74.

Find apartments in Detroit's most walkable neighborhoods: University, Downtown and Central.

Central Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Central to other Detroit neighborhoods.

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Population

1 University 86 47 88 14,625
2 Downtown 76 53 71 18,435
3 Central 74 37 63 12,502
4 Vernor 68 30 61 36,918
5 Indian Village 65 38 70 1,133

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37 Transit Score of Central, Detroit, MI

Central has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Central Detroit apartments for rent near public transit.

Public Transit Routes

Central has some public transportation and about 6 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Central on public transit.

63 Bike Score of Central, Detroit, MI

Central is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Photo of W. Grand Blvd. & Second in Central, Detroit

W. Grand Blvd. & Second

Photo of Z's Villa in Central, Detroit

Z's Villa

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