Mexicantown

Detroit, MI

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Mexicantown - Detroit, MI

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A flavorful neighborhood in the heart of Detroit

Restaurants Shopping Parks Culture

Mexicantown is teeming with fantastic eateries and unique shops. Dive into delicious fare at Taqueria Nuestra Familia, where authentic Mexican cuisine delights all taste buds. Duly's Place, a beloved 24-hour diner, is famous for its irresistible chili dogs. For fresh ingredients and new culinary adventures, Honey Bee Market La Colmena offers a variety of foods to spice up your kitchen. If you're in the mood for shopping, Xochi's offers beautiful imported décor, while El 7 Leguas is the go-to spot for authentic Western wear and cowboy boots. Don't miss out on Detroit 75 Kitchen's food truck specialties like garlic cilantro fries and BBQ chicken egg rolls, a local favorite.

For a breath of fresh air, explore the parks in Mexicantown, including Riverside Park and the expansive Patton Park, complete with baseball diamonds, a pond, and a rec center with a swimming pool. The Historic Ft. Wayne Coalition hosts exciting events throughout the year, from Medieval Days to fireworks displays and after-dark tours. Just six miles from Downtown Detroit, Mexicantown is a lively community with a rich cultural tapestry waiting to be explored.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mexicantown is $987 for a studio, $949 for one bedroom, $1,056 for two bedrooms, and $1,503 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mexicantown has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 698 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $987/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 518 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $949/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 514 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,056/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,077 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,503/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

72

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Mexicantown - Detroit, MI

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Nearby Resident

4 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

I have lived near Mexicantown all of my life and it is a very lively place, filled with local businesses and murals demonstrating the culture of the many that live there.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Campus Martius Park
  • Hart Plaza
  • Motor Cities National Heritage Area
  • RiverWalk
  • Wayne State University Museum of Natural History

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.