Islandview Neighborhood Guide Detroit, MI
About
Islandview is an up-and-coming neighborhood located on Detroit's east side, named for its close proximity to Belle Isle. The community is bounded by E. Grand Blvd, Jefferson Avenue, and the Detroit River. This area is easily accessible by I-75 and I-375 and is known for its diverse mix of single-family homes and affordable housing options. Islandview also boasts beautiful views of the Detroit River and the nearby island park, Belle Isle.
What You Will Love About islandview, detroit, michigan:
- The easy access it provides to Belle Isle, a stunning 982-acre island park, beloved for its zoo, conservatory, and beaches.
- The community’s rich history and continued revitalization efforts, which are leading to an influx of new businesses and housing developments.
- Its proximity to both downtown Detroit and the Detroit River, offering a balance of urban energy and serene river views.
What’s Nearby:
Just a quick drive from Islandview is Detroit's vibrant downtown, where you will find a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Belle Isle Park is also at your fingertips, offering recreational activities like kayaking, hiking, and picnicking. The famous Detroit Opera House and Museum District are also a short drive away.
Lifestyle:
Islandview offers a blend of urban energy and residential tranquillity. Its close proximity to downtown Detroit allows residents easy access to the bustling city's amenities, while the nearby Detroit River and Belle Isle provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities and breathtaking views. This neighborhood is perfect for those seeking a balanced, diverse urban lifestyle.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 81 restaurants, 34 grocery stores, and 13 parks within a mile of the Islandview neighborhood.
Payless MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
428 E Grand Blvd
- Jane's Market Party Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store, Wine Store
•0.5 miles
7945 Charlevoix St
- Indian Village Market
Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
8415 E Jefferson Ave
- Indian Village Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
8415 E Jefferson Ave
- Harbortown Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
3472 E Jefferson Ave
- Save-A-Lot
Retail, Discount Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
3681 Gratiot Ave
- Payless Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
428 E Grand Blvd
- Jane's Market Party Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store, Wine Store
•0.5 miles
7945 Charlevoix St
- Grand Hot Food & Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
7225 E Jefferson Ave
- Jefferson Liquor Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
7875 E Jefferson Ave
- Brand Liquor Shoppe
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.8 miles
6301 Mack Ave
- Palace Plaza
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.8 miles
6416 E Jefferson Ave
Nikki's Ginger TeaDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Tea Room, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
231 E Grand Blvd
- On the Rise Bakery
Dining and Drinking, Bakery
•0.5 miles
1780 Mount Elliott St
- Gabriel Hall
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
8002 Kercheval St
- Brewery Faisan
Dining and Drinking, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
1087 Beaufait St
- Marrow
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•0.5 miles
8044 Kercheval St
- Sister Pie
Dining and Drinking, Bakery, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.5 miles
8066 Kercheval St
JM & H Mini MartRetail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
7353 Kercheval St
- Light or Dark
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.7 miles
6533 E Jefferson Ave
- Mack's Vandyke Mini Mart
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.8 miles
7961 Mack Ave
- Walgreens
Retail, Drugstore
•0.8 miles
6331 E Jefferson Ave
- Indian Village Market
Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
8415 E Jefferson Ave
- Indian Village Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
8415 E Jefferson Ave
Moses W. Field House Historic DistrictLandmarks and Outdoors, Historic and Protected Site, Monument, Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.3 miles
2541 Field St
- Gabriel Richard Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
7130 E Jefferson Ave
- Owen Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.9 miles
8360 E Jefferson Ave
- Mt Elliott Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.1 miles
110 Mount Elliott St
- Belle Isle Park
Landmarks and Outdoors
•1.3 miles
99 Pleasure Dr
- Dueweke Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.3 miles
4975 Sheridan St
Seafoam Palace of Arts & AmusementsArts and Entertainment, Museum, Art Museum
•0.3 miles
6460 Kercheval St
- Brix
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge
•0.5 miles
7968 Kercheval St
- Harper Galleries of Art & Traditional Interiors
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.5 miles
173 E Grand Blvd
- The Heidelberg Project
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.7 miles
3600 Heidelberg St
- Detroit Industrial Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.7 miles
3647 Heidelberg St
- Collective
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.8 miles
8325 E Jefferson Ave
SunocoTravel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
7353 Kercheval St
- Sunoco 24 Hr Mart
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
7353 Kercheval St
- JM & H Mini Mart
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
7353 Kercheval St
- Elocin Wholistic
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.4 miles
2511 Baldwin St
- Lutheran Child & Family Service
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service
•0.4 miles
665 E Grand Blvd
- Kimbrough Cleaners
Business and Professional Services, Laundry Service
•0.4 miles
1815 Van Dyke St
Moses W. Field House Historic DistrictLandmarks and Outdoors, Historic and Protected Site, Monument, Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.3 miles
2541 Field St
Butzel Family Recreation CenterSports and Recreation, Recreation Center
•0.3 miles
7737 Kercheval St
- Downtown Youth Boxing Gym
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.4 miles
6445 E Vernor Hwy
Detroit Body GarageSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.5 miles
8635 Mack Ave
- Metropolis Cycles
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.5 miles
1811 Parker St
- Live Cycle Delight
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.6 miles
8019 Agnes St
BrixArts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge
•0.5 miles
7968 Kercheval St
- Brewery Faisan
Dining and Drinking, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
1087 Beaufait St
- The Villages Biergarten
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar
•0.6 miles
1428 Van Dyke St
- Two Birds
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
•0.6 miles
8130 Kercheval St
- Destination 1905
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.6 miles
8130 Kercheval St
- Metropolitan Bar & Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Bar, Cocktail Bar
•0.6 miles
8047 Agnes St
Capuchin Community CenterCommunity and Government, Community Center
•0.4 miles
1264 Meldrum St
- The Commons
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Business and Professional Services, Laundromat, Community and Government, Community Center
•0.7 miles
7900 Mack Ave
- MACC Building
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.7 miles
7900 Mack Ave
- Williams Chapel Nursery-School
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
3100 Elmwood St
- Connect2
Community and Government, Community Center
•1.3 miles
309 Fiske Dr
- Detroit Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.3 miles
550 Chene St
- Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.2 miles
2733 Gratiot Ave
- Detroit Fire Department - Engine 41 & Medic 14
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.7 miles
5000 Rohns St
Islandview Apartments and Rentals
24 Rental properties in Islandview, Detroit, MI.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| utilities | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| food | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| transportation | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| healthcare | 0.7% | 7.3% |
Islandview Demographics
Islandview Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 3 of 4 renters
Near Downtown
Yes
Say 3 of 4 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 3 of 4 renters
Islandview Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Very Bikeable
Islandview Schools
- 2/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Public
- 2/10
Nichols Elementary-Middle School
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-6 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-8 • Charter
- 1/10
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Grades K-5 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Islandview
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,344 | 47% |
| Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $900 | 0% |
| West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,700 | 89% |
| Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,250 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan | $1,344 | 50% |
| Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $900 | -- |
| Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,255 | 20% |
| New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,587 | -- |
| WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $950 | -- |
| Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,540 | 4% |
| Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,587 | 45% |
| Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $702 | 16% |
| Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $899 | -- |
| Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Milwaukee JunctionNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,635 | 49% |
| ConnerNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $600 | -- |
| Jefferson ChalmersNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| East RiversideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Forest ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,049 | 0% |
| Far East DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| MorningsideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,400 | -- |
| Sugar Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $650 | -- |
| Outer Drive-HayesNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Piety HillNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $785 | -- |
| West Virginia ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,560 | 33% |
| Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,232 | 5% |
| West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,295 | 0% |
| CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,237 | 113% |
| Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,665 | 13% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan | $1,737 | 8% |
| Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,201 | -- |
| Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,642 | 11% |
| New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,865 | 11% |
| WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | -- |
| Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,777 | 20% |
| Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,680 | 30% |
| Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,100 | 22% |
| Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,200 | -- |
| Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,033 | 0% |
| Milwaukee JunctionNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,615 | -- |
| Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | 31% |
| Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $837 | -- |
| New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,617 | 25% |
| ConnerNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $650 | -- |
| Jefferson ChalmersNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $680 | 0% |
| East RiversideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $680 | -- |
| Forest ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,100 | -- |
| Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,199 | 7% |
| Far East DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $850 | -- |
| MorningsideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,100 | 8% |
| Sugar Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,750 | -- |
| Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $795 | -- |
| Outer Drive-HayesNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Piety HillNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| West Virginia ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,000 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,100 | 35% |
| Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,527 | 0% |
| West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,595 | 7% |
| CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $3,625 | -- |
| Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,260 | 13% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan | $2,322 | 3% |
| Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,400 | 0% |
| Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,507 | -- |
| Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,255 | 13% |
| New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,372 | 15% |
| WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,195 | -- |
| Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,250 | 26% |
| Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,235 | 4% |
| Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,250 | 4% |
| Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,850 | -- |
| Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,490 | 7% |
| Milwaukee JunctionNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $3,065 | -- |
| Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,249 | 36% |
| MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,200 | 20% |
| Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,400 | 12% |
| New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,150 | 0% |
| ConnerNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Jefferson ChalmersNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $759 | 0% |
| East RiversideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $759 | -- |
| Forest ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,250 | -- |
| Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Far East DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,000 | -- |
| MorningsideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $900 | -- |
| Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,100 | 5% |
| Sugar Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,225 | -- |
| Outer Drive-HayesNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Piety HillNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| West Virginia ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | 38% |
| Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,800 | 0% |
| West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $5,000 | -- |
| Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,825 | 5% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan | $2,850 | 4% |
| Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,600 | -- |
| Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,825 | 57% |
| New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $4,030 | -- |
| Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,280 | 68% |
| Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,550 | 0% |
| Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,100 | -- |
| Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,872 | 4% |
| Milwaukee JunctionNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,350 | 5% |
| MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,595 | -- |
| Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,250 | -- |
| New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $3,999 | 0% |
| ConnerNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Jefferson ChalmersNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,100 | -- |
| East RiversideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Forest ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,500 | -- |
| Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Far East DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,250 | -- |
| MorningsideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | 5% |
| Sugar Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Outer Drive-HayesNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Piety HillNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,280 | -- |
| West Virginia ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |