SperlingViews - Lincoln_Park, Michigan

Born and raised in Lincoln Park, MI. Don't bother to move here if you are building a career or looking for work. Economy is very bad and don't for see it getting any better in the near future. Lots of homes for sales and can get a good deal but will be facing high taxes. Why buy a home in a place where you may lose it because of the high taxes and you can't find a job? Crime has gone up over the years and is more congested. Expensive to own a vehicle, too. I have gone through the school system here as well as my son. Was not so great when I was growing up. Now my son is a drop out. Lots and lots of teen pregnancies. So what does that tell you? Now you go do the math. [read more...]

Lincoln Park has many amazing homes. The south end of the city consists mainly of brick colonials, bungalows, and ranches built between the 1920's and 1950's. The area along Emmons Blvd is lined with stately homes, and many would agree that this is the most desirable are to live in the city. The schools are not great, however there not terrible (much better than inner-city schools). This shouldn't be a problem though, most schools in the area are school of choice (this means you can live in one city and attend public school in a neighboring city). The area also has many private (mainly Catholic) schools, that offer a great education. Lincoln Park is located about 10 miles from downtown Detroit (very accessible via I-75 or Fort street). Lincoln Park itself has decent shopping, but the neighboring cities of Allen Park and Dearborn offer pretty much anything you'd need. With in 10 miles of Lincoln Park there are 4 Starbuck's (plus a few more w/in stores), Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, World Market, Best Buy, 3 Target's, and tons of great restaurants. If you're looking for a great place to live, consider Lincoln Park.[read more...]

I cant imagine anyone moving here unless moving back home. Lincoln Park is a small sub outside of Detroit. There are several cities located along the Detroit river. This area is called DownRiver. Although Lincoln park does not touch the river, the city is included in that description. I have lived in Lincoln Park most of my life. If you are looking for scenery, culture, dont move here. Lincoln Park is a run of the mill blue collar town. Most people work for the auto industry or some factory. Crime is low. There are two distinct areas of Lincoln Park. North and South. Southfield road divides these parts. North of southfield is closer to Detroit and carries a stimga. If you live north expect the stigma and higher insurance rates. I have lived in both parts. South is a more attractive area with frame and brick homes. North is the older part of the city and the part that the city officals like to not think about. Home purchase can be reasonable expecially now that so many people are out of work, you can pick up a home for a good price, expecially the foreclosures. But good luck finding a job. MI is one of the hardest hit states for employment. Schools are not that great but are within walking distance of most neighborhoods. Lincoln Park had been established with the idea of most children being able to walk to school. For the most part this is true however due to low enrollment some schools were closed and combined. Property taxes are very high. You can purchase a decent home for under a 100 grand but taxes will run you from 1500 to 3500 a year, depending on price. Air quality is terrible due to all the factories. Higher education is available through several community colleges and U of M Dearborn.[read more...]