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About Redford
Are you moving to Michigan and do not have $150,000 to buy a home? Do you want to stay under a $100,000? Then Redford Township may be the community for you. Redford is just west of Detroit, Michigan. The community is 11.25 square miles in size and has about 51,622 citizens. The zip codes are 48239 and 48240. The city is what I would call a bedroom or starter community. Many of the homes are small bungalows or ranches under 1100 square fett. One of th main rivers in Detroit, the upper Rouge River flows through the Lola Valley Park in the township.
Redford does have a small commercial area. The businesses are concentrated mainly in an area bounded by Telegraph Road (US-24), Plymouth Road (M-14), Interstate 96 Freeway, and Inkster Road. The CSX Railroad parallels the I-96 Freeway. Most of the major commercial development is found along Telegraph Road, a series of major mile roads, both east-west and north-south, complimenting the Telegraph Road and I-96 corridors which connect to the region.
For population 25 years and over in Redford
- High school or higher: 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
- Unemployed: 3.8%
- Mean travel time to work: 24.4 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Redford CDP
- Never married: 26.0%
- Now married: 52.9%
- Separated: 1.0%
- Widowed: 9.0%
- Divorced: 11.0%
4.0% Foreign born (1.7% Europe, 1.0% North America, 0.8% Asia).
Location
You cannot ask for a better location to get Downtown Detroit. You can easily jump on I-96 and be there in less than 15 minutes. The township is bordered by Detroit to the East, Dearborn Heights to the South, Livonia to the West, and Southfield to the North. I-96 and Telegraph Road (US -24) cut through the township providing easy access to I-94 and I-96. You can get to anywhere in metro Detroit easily from 8 Mile Rd, Telegraph, I-96. These major roads connect to M-14, I-275, I-75, I-94 and I-696. For the frequent traveler you can be to the airport in about 30 minutes. Ann Arbor is about 30 minutes, and the distance to the Michigan state capital is about 70 miles.
Redford Fire Department
The fire department operates out of 3 fire stations with 17 firefighters that respond to over 4000 emergencies in 2007.
History of the community
Nineteen year-old Israel Bell and his 15 year-old wife first settled the Redford area in 1818. Named because of its location at the place where the Indians and early settlers could cross the "rouge" or "red" river. The Rouge River got its name because of its reddish water and its red clay banks, which are remnants of a prehistoric lake whose bottom was red clay.
The Redford Theatre opened on January 27, 1928 as a neighborhood movie house. It was billed as "America's Most Unique Suburban Playhouse." The theatre, with its three story grand foyer and full-size stage, has been in continuous operation ever since.
Redford Parks and Recreation
There are 13 parks covering over a 100 acres, a indoor ice arena, outdoor ice rink, and a senior center located on 12121 Hemingway.
Redford Police
The department is made up of 68 sworn officers and 9 civilian dispatchers/jailers. The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 170. The number of murders and homicides was 1. The violent crime rate was 3.3 per 1,000 people.
Redford Schools
There are 3 school systems. The majority of them go to Redford Union School District and South Redford School District. Some also go to Clarenceville School District. There are also 6 private schools in the township. Redford Union School District has 1 high school, 1 Junior High, 5 elementary schools, and 5302 students. South Redford has 1 high school, 1 middle school, 4 elementary schools and 3432 students.
Redford Shopping
The are Drug stores, car dealerships, fast food, bars, and many other stores and restaurants along all the major roads in the township. If you go down Telegraph Rd, Plymouth Rd, 5 Mile, 6 Mile, 7 mile, 8 mile, or Grand River you will find what you need right close by.
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