Lincoln Park, MI Reviews

Armpit of downriver - 9/18/2017
Moved to Lincoln Park in early '50s when it was growing, friendly and clean. Want to move but home values are so bad the house isn't worth enough to relocate. No more animal shelter, trash pickup is terrible, no community services (street cleaning/snow removal). With the exception of a drug bust, I haven't seen a patrol car in the neighborhood for at least five years. Not certain if there is a police department. Taxes are outrageously high considering you get nothing for Read More

relocating to - 1/5/2010
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 is a great value! - 9/20/2007
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 & Read More

Living in Lincoln Park - 4/23/2006
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 Read More