Del Ray
Ranked 23rd best neighborhood in Detroit
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Del Ray
"Is there anybody in there?"
Delray is a neighborhood on the south side of Detroit and all i can say is there ain't nobody in there, it's so run down.
Pros
- Near Expressway
- Hope for the Future
Cons
- Practically a Ghost Town
- No Real Amenities to Speak Of
- Severely blighted
Del Ray
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2yrs+
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"Is this is the worse neighborhood in Detroit?"
When you are traveling southwest on I-75 near the Detroit River, you pass by this neighborhood. Unless you actually happen to live here, you might want to keep driving. This might have been a neighborhood decades ago, but now it's barren and deserted. This part of Detroit is actually located pretty close to River Rouge. I remember I used to do PC support for a police station over in Springwells, and came pretty close to this area near I-75.
Actually it might not be the worse neighborhood just because there isn't much traffic due to the lack of residents. In the 90's this part of the city was notorious for the large amounts of gang activity that took place. People just got fed up with place and moved on. Anytime you hear anyone talk about this area they always use the words "ghost town" to describe it. And don't forget the nasty smell in the air due to the waste water plant.
The few residential areas left standing are severely blighted. Litter and overgrown vacant lots dominate the area. When the recession of the last decade took effect, it was a final blow to the area as many of the workers were laid off. Steer clear of this neighborhood, particularly after dark.
Actually it might not be the worse neighborhood just because there isn't much traffic due to the lack of residents. In the 90's this part of the city was notorious for the large amounts of gang activity that took place. People just got fed up with place and moved on. Anytime you hear anyone talk about this area they always use the words "ghost town" to describe it. And don't forget the nasty smell in the air due to the waste water plant.
The few residential areas left standing are severely blighted. Litter and overgrown vacant lots dominate the area. When the recession of the last decade took effect, it was a final blow to the area as many of the workers were laid off. Steer clear of this neighborhood, particularly after dark.
Pros
- Near Expressway
Cons
- Severely blighted
- Practically a Ghost Town
Del Ray
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Practically a Ghost Town"
This is one of the sad realities of Detroit and why so many are pushing for more and more revitalization. Back in the day this was such a thriving area of town and now it is almost completely abandoned. Those that once knew this as an industrial hot spot feel saddened by the amount of destruction and abandoned buildings that stand here.
This was once a great industrial area and had the makes of a thriving community. With businesses and residents flocking to suburbs and areas outside of town, this area started to crumble years back. Though there are some areas of town that have residents, there's not a whole lot here to speak of.
The streets are full of trash, the buildings and homes sit abandoned, and the area as a whole is in desperate need of revitalization. This is in huge contrast to other areas of town that have been the subject of rejuvenation methods. Many hope that this area of town can somehow come back to life someday in the near future.
This was once a great industrial area and had the makes of a thriving community. With businesses and residents flocking to suburbs and areas outside of town, this area started to crumble years back. Though there are some areas of town that have residents, there's not a whole lot here to speak of.
The streets are full of trash, the buildings and homes sit abandoned, and the area as a whole is in desperate need of revitalization. This is in huge contrast to other areas of town that have been the subject of rejuvenation methods. Many hope that this area of town can somehow come back to life someday in the near future.
Pros
- Hope for the Future
- Near Expressway
Cons
- Practically a Ghost Town
- No Real Amenities to Speak Of
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