Population 3,347 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Old Redford
Household size in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Old Redford holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.69 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Old Redford is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Old Redford: 23.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Old Redford
Renters in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.8% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.6% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Old Redford than nationally: 49.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 46.6% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.5% of the housing in Old Redford, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Old Redford is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Old Redford has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $865 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $866 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,232 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$367 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Old Redford runs $1,232 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 47.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Old Redford has higher rents than most.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Old Redford
Bachelor's degrees in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Old Redford: 12.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Old Redford never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Old Redford
| Period | Old Redford | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Old Redford: 27.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Detroit neighborhood has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Old Redford compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Redford | 2.78 | 36.8 | 23.6% | 49.6% | 20.5% | 1952 | $1,232 | 12.3% | 85.8% | 27.6% |
| Riverdale | 3.10 | 29.0 | 25.1% | 51.4% | 15.2% | 1953 | $1,027 | 8.0% | 85.2% | 16.2% |
| Berg-Lasher | 2.06 | 38.3 | 23.0% | 52.8% | 17.4% | 1958 | $859 | 19.0% | 87.0% | 13.2% |
| The Eye | 2.41 | 32.1 | 31.9% | 44.6% | 10.4% | 1957 | $1,017 | 26.3% | 83.6% | 7.8% |
| Evergreen | 2.63 | 38.0 | 29.6% | 41.6% | 13.1% | 1953 | $1,261 | 12.8% | 86.6% | 13.8% |
| Five Points | 2.28 | 35.8 | 20.8% | 65.5% | 10.9% | 1961 | $1,070 | 11.6% | 89.1% | 12.5% |
| O Hair Park | 2.60 | 41.6 | 18.9% | 42.1% | 14.5% | 1952 | $1,237 | 11.5% | 82.3% | 17.4% |
| North Rosedale Park | 2.66 | 47.2 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,115 | 38.7% | 94.3% | 15.5% |
| Brightmoor | 2.44 | 33.1 | 26.1% | 55.8% | 24.9% | 1952 | $1,022 | 16.3% | 87.8% | 19.1% |
| Rosedale Park | 2.52 | 44.4 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 1942 | $2,106 | 39.7% | 95.2% | 6.6% |
| Castle Rouge | 2.29 | 39.7 | 19.8% | 46.5% | 11.5% | 1954 | $1,181 | 14.3% | 90.1% | 15.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Rosedale Park, Detroit, MI · Lincoln Park-Buffalo, Tonawanda, NY · Lincoln Park-Syracuse, Syracuse, NY · Lincoln, San Rafael, CA · Longwood, Cypress, TX · Lowell, Colorado Springs, CO · Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ · Mainland Park, Texas City, TX · Marietta, Jacksonville, FL · Nob Hill, Albuquerque, NM
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Old Redford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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