Milwaukee Junction Neighborhood Guide Detroit, MI
About
Milwaukee Junction is a historic industrial district located in Detroit, Michigan. Known as the cradle of Detroit's auto industry, the neighborhood is bounded by the Chrysler Freeway (I-75) to the west and the Edsel Ford Freeway (I-94) to the north. The neighborhood is undergoing revitalization, featuring artistic ventures and innovative enterprises, coupled with a rich, industrial history.
What You Will Love About Milwaukee Junction, Detroit, Michigan:
- This neighborhood's rich history is embedded in the architecture, it was once the heart of Detroit's auto industry.
- It's a hub for creativity and innovation, with artists and entrepreneurs planting roots in the area.
- The resurgence and revitalization of Milwaukee Junction is exciting and offers a unique blend of the past and future.
What's Nearby:
Milwaukee Junction is close to Detroit's vibrant Midtown district, home to Wayne State University, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Detroit Medical Center. It's just a short drive to the bustling downtown area and Detroit's Eastern Market, the largest historic public market district in the US.
Lifestyle:
Living in Milwaukee Junction offers a glimpse into Detroit's past and a vision for its future. Residents and businesses here are part of an ongoing renaissance, with a creative, industrious, and community-oriented lifestyle. With the neighborhood's close proximity to the city's key attractions, there's always something to do or explore.
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Rental Trends in Milwaukee Junction
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1615 | $1615 | $1602 | $1589 | $1575 | $1550 | $1550 | $1550 | $1550 | $1545 | $1605 | $1615 | $1615 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 139 restaurants, 27 grocery stores, and 7 parks within a mile of the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood.
Market Street LiquorRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fish Market, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
1050 Clay St
Canby Sales & ServiceRetail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.5 miles
7826 Chrysler Dr
- Simon & Leeman
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2445 E Grand Blvd
- B M Trading
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
1464 E Ferry St
- Gourmet Food Center
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.6 miles
1445 E Kirby St
- McClure's Pickles
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
8201 Saint Aubin St
- Market Street Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fish Market, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
1050 Clay St
- Simon & Leeman
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2445 E Grand Blvd
- Y B Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.5 miles
6526 John R St
- B M Trading
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
1464 E Ferry St
- Gourmet Food Center
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.6 miles
1445 E Kirby St
- New Center Liquor Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
7400 Woodward Ave
Gathering Coffee Co.Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2831 E Grand Blvd
- Pappas
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.2 miles
575 E Milwaukee St
- Oak & Reel
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.3 miles
2921 E Grand Blvd
- Freya
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.3 miles
2929 E Grand Blvd
- Milwaukee Caffe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
447 E Milwaukee St
- Kiesling
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
449 E Milwaukee St
- Canby Sales & Service
Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.5 miles
7826 Chrysler Dr
- Dollar Ocean Plus
Retail, Department Store, Discount Store
•0.6 miles
6540 Woodward Ave
- Detroit Hardware Co
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.6 miles
6432 Woodward Ave
- New Beginning Landscape Services
Retail, Garden Center
•0.8 miles
5470 Saint Aubin St
- Foodie Fresh Market In
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.8 miles
3044 W Grand Blvd
- Henry Ford Pharmacy - New Center One
Retail, Drugstore
•0.8 miles
3031 W Grand Blvd
Antique Touring CompanyLandmarks and Outdoors, Historic and Protected Site, Travel and Transportation
•0.3 miles
461 Piquette St
- Peck Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.8 miles
Brush St
- New Center Place
Landmarks and Outdoors, Monument, Plaza, Retail
•0.9 miles
3011 W Grand Blvd
- New Center Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.9 miles
2998 W Grand Blvd
- Perrien Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•1.1 miles
2600 E Warren Ave
- Veterans Memorial Park
Landmarks and Outdoors
•1.2 miles
8648 Joseph Campau St
The Tangent GalleryArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
715 E Milwaukee St
- Hastings Street Ballroom
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
715 E Milwaukee St
- The Pioneer Building
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
2679 E Grand Blvd
- Fortress Studios
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
7332 Oakland St
- Replay Cafe
Arts and Entertainment
•0.2 miles
6545 Saint Antoine St
- Planet E Communications
Arts and Entertainment
•0.3 miles
545 E Milwaukee St
SunocoTravel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2844 E Grand Blvd
- Marathon East Grand Boulevard
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2844 E Grand Blvd
- Once Upon A Time Child World
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.3 miles
634 Horton St
- Mobil
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
1140 Clay St
- The Schvitz
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.6 miles
8295 Oakland St
- Cremé Brûleé
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.6 miles
6404 Woodward Ave
TRVFIT DetroitSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
6545 Saint Antoine St
Detroit Dart ClubSports and Recreation, Recreation Center
•0.2 miles
6545 Saint Antoine St
- Tru-fit Detroit
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
2929 E Grand Blvd
- Proving Grounds Strength and Konditioning
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
1600 Clay St
- Schvitz Health Club
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.6 miles
8295 Oakland St
- New Center Yoga
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.7 miles
6080 Woodward Ave
DragonflyDining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar
•0.3 miles
2929 E Grand Blvd
- Kiesling
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
449 E Milwaukee St
- Apex Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Dive Bar, Lounge
•0.4 miles
7649 Oakland St
- Haunted Kingdom
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Arts and Entertainment
•0.4 miles
1600 Clay St
- Firewater Bar & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
6521 John R St
- Fire Water II Bar & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.5 miles
6521 John R St
PrimetimeCommunity and Government, Community Center
•0.8 miles
3026 W Grand Blvd
- Library & Info Science Program
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
5475 Woodward Ave
- Arthur Neef Law Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
474 Ferry Mall
- Wayne State University Arthur Neef Law Library Detroit
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
474 Ferry Mall
- Burton Historical Collection
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
5201 Woodward Ave
- City Of Detroit
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
5201 Woodward Ave
- Detroit Police Department Central District
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.6 miles
7310 Woodward Ave
- Department Of Public Safety
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.7 miles
8500 Cameron St
- Wayne State University Police
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.8 miles
6050 Cass Ave
- Michigan State Police Detroit Freeway Post
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.8 miles
3050 W Grand Blvd
- Engine 17 Ladder 7
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
6100 2nd Ave
DaVita New Center DialysisHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.9 miles
7700 2nd Ave
Milwaukee Junction Apartments and Rentals
53 Rental properties in Milwaukee Junction, 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% |
Milwaukee Junction Demographics
Milwaukee Junction Transportation
Car-Dependent
Bikeable
Some Transit
QLINE Baltimore St Station
Train Stop
Woodward Ave
QLINE Grand Boulevard Station
Train Stop
Woodward Ave
Amtrak
Train Stop
11 W Baltimore St
Source: foursquare.com
Bus Stop
Bus Stop
11 W Baltimore St
Source: foursquare.com
QLINE Baltimore St Station
Train Stop
Woodward Ave
QLINE Grand Boulevard Station
Train Stop
Woodward Ave
Amtrak
Train Stop
11 W Baltimore St
Source: foursquare.com
QLine
Other
7520 Woodward Ave
Detroit Department of Transportation
Other
1301 E Warren Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Milwaukee Junction Schools
- 3/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- 3/10
Grades K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
- 1/10
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences Middle School
Grades 6-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Milwaukee Junction
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,344 | 47% |
| CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,700 | 89% |
| Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $900 | 0% |
| New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,587 | -- |
| Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,250 | -- |
| Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,587 | 45% |
| Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,255 | 20% |
| WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $950 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan | $1,344 | 50% |
| Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,635 | 49% |
| Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,540 | 4% |
| Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $900 | -- |
| West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Palmer ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Oakman Boulevard CommunityNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,049 | 0% |
| Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Dexter-LinwoodNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $650 | -- |
| Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,400 | -- |
| Southwest DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $850 | -- |
| Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $899 | -- |
| Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $702 | 16% |
| McNicholsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| ConnerNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $600 | -- |
| IslandviewNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,025 | -- |
| Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Martin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Nardin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| FarwellNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,560 | 33% |
| CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,237 | 113% |
| Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,232 | 5% |
| New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,865 | 11% |
| Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,665 | 13% |
| Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,680 | 30% |
| Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,642 | 11% |
| WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan | $1,737 | 8% |
| Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $837 | -- |
| New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,617 | 25% |
| Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,777 | 20% |
| Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | 31% |
| Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,201 | -- |
| West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,295 | 0% |
| Palmer ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Oakman Boulevard CommunityNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $700 | -- |
| Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,199 | 7% |
| Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Dexter-LinwoodNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $850 | -- |
| Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $795 | -- |
| Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,100 | 8% |
| Southwest DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,395 | -- |
| Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,200 | -- |
| Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,100 | 22% |
| McNicholsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $825 | -- |
| ConnerNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $650 | -- |
| IslandviewNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $850 | 28% |
| Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,033 | 0% |
| North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Martin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $825 | -- |
| Nardin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| FarwellNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,100 | 35% |
| CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $3,625 | -- |
| Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,527 | 0% |
| New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,372 | 15% |
| Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,260 | 13% |
| Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,235 | 4% |
| Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,255 | 13% |
| WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,195 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan | $2,322 | 3% |
| Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,249 | 36% |
| North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,400 | 12% |
| New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,150 | 0% |
| Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,250 | 26% |
| Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,200 | 20% |
| Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,507 | -- |
| West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,595 | 7% |
| Palmer ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $900 | 13% |
| MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Oakman Boulevard CommunityNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,000 | -- |
| Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,400 | 0% |
| Dexter-LinwoodNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,225 | -- |
| Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,100 | 5% |
| Southwest DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $950 | -- |
| Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,850 | -- |
| Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,250 | 4% |
| McNicholsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,200 | -- |
| ConnerNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| IslandviewNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,400 | -- |
| Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,490 | 7% |
| North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Martin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,225 | -- |
| Nardin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $985 | 19% |
| FarwellNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | 38% |
| CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $5,000 | -- |
| Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,800 | 0% |
| New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,825 | 5% |
| Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,280 | 68% |
| Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,825 | 57% |
| WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan | $2,850 | 4% |
| Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,350 | 5% |
| North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,250 | -- |
| New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $3,999 | 0% |
| Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $4,030 | -- |
| Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,595 | -- |
| Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,600 | -- |
| West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Palmer ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Oakman Boulevard CommunityNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,100 | -- |
| Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Dexter-LinwoodNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,140 | -- |
| Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | 5% |
| Southwest DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,225 | -- |
| Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,100 | -- |
| Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,550 | 0% |
| McNicholsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,200 | -- |
| ConnerNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| IslandviewNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,200 | -- |
| Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $2,872 | 4% |
| North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Martin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,350 | -- |
| Nardin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | $1,050 | -- |
| FarwellNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan | -- | -- |