Old Redford, Detroit, MI48219

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$90,000
6.0% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$43,900
32.9% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
54
8.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
1.7%
Median Rent
$1,250
5.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$800
3.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,050
17.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,380
3.0% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Old Redford, Detroit, MI

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Old Redford, Detroit, MI is 54. This is a decrease of -8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$102,0008.0%
Listing Count
2777.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.7%7.0%
Days on Market
54-8.0%
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Demographics — Old Redford, Detroit, MI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Old Redford, Detroit, MI has a population of 45,800, which has decreased by -5.0% over the past 5 years. Old Redford, Detroit, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.4% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
45,800-5.0%
% Under 18
24.7%6.5%
% Seniors
16.7%9.2%
% WFH
11.4%225.7%
% w/ College Degree
13.4%-10.1%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Old Redford, Detroit, MI is a predominantly black area, with 88.7% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 2.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Old Redford, Detroit, MI is white, making up 5.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.6% of the population in Old Redford, Detroit, MI, and this percentage has decreased by 42.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
5.3%-10.2%
% Black
88.7%-2.8%
% Hispanic
1.2%33.3%
% Asian
0.2%-60.0%
% Foreign Born
1.6%-42.9%
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Mortgage and Risk — Old Redford, Detroit, MI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 486 mortgage originations in Old Redford, Detroit, MI, of which 66.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 44.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Old Redford, Detroit, MI. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
486
% Conventional Loans
66.0%
% Government Loans
34.0%
% Investor Loans
6.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
12.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Old Redford, Detroit, MI

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Old Redford, Detroit, MI under the Section 8 program is 21.4%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Old Redford, Detroit, MI, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
1,778
Total Units Section 8
1,672
% Rentals under Section 8
21.4%
% Occupied Section 8
87.2%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$250$800$1,050
2 Bedroom$280$1,050$1,330
3 Bedroom$250$1,380$1,630
4 Bedroom$460$1,300$1,760

Affordability — Old Redford, Detroit, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio1.8
Median Home Price$90,000
Median Household Income$43,900

Old Redford, Detroit, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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