What is the rental yield in Fitzgerald/Marygrove?

The gross yield in Fitzgerald/Marygrove, Detroit, Michigan is 9.0. That sits alongside prices about 23% above the city median and 38% below the state median, plus a 2.1% increase over the past year. The Red Flag score is 46.

How has Fitzgerald/Marygrove performed over the past year?

Fitzgerald/Marygrove, Detroit, Michigan has seen prices rise 2.1% over the past year. The neighborhood also has gross yield of 9.0, walkability of 77, and a Red Flag score of 46. Education is in the 1st percentile, which is a notable data point to weigh.

How does Fitzgerald/Marygrove compare to Detroit and Michigan?

Fitzgerald/Marygrove, Detroit, Michigan is priced about 23% above Detroit but 38% below Michigan. It also posts gross yield of 9.0, walkability of 77, and a Red Flag score of 46. Prices have increased 2.1% over the past year.

What should buyers know about Fitzgerald/Marygrove's walkability and education score?

Fitzgerald/Marygrove, Detroit, Michigan has walkability of 77 and education in the 1st percentile. Those figures sit alongside gross yield of 9.0, prices about 23% above the city median and 38% below the state median, and a Red Flag score of 46.

Neighborhood

Fitzgerald/Marygrove

Detroit, Michigan US

Fitzgerald/Marygrove, Detroit, Michigan is a yield-oriented neighborhood with gross yield of 9.0 and prices about 23% above the city median but 38% below the state median. Prices have moved up 2.1% over the past year, while the Red Flag score is 46, walkability is 77, and education is in the 1st percentile. The main strength is the combination of high yield and strong walkability; the main risk is the very low education percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.99 mi²

ZIP Code

48221

County

Wayne County

State

Michigan

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$176,897

YoY+2.1%

Gross Rental Yield

9.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

46 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

1 / 100

Limited · better than 1% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Fitzgerald/Marygrove Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Fitzgerald/Marygrove, Detroit.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$176,897	+2.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$95/sqft	-6.9%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,332/mo	+2.8%
Gross Rental Yield	9.0%	—
Liquidity Score	33 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	105	-28.6%

Is Fitzgerald/Marygrove Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Michigan crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

46 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Heat80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Earthquake60High

Tornado60High

Flood40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Michigan averaged 18.1 crimes and 4.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.7% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 9.0%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 77/100

Active transaction volume — 105 homes sold last period

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Fitzgerald/Marygrove's live DistrictScore metrics.

Fitzgerald/Marygrove Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Michigan-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-19.0% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Fitzgerald/Marygrove centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 65% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Michigan Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	18.1	4.3	-9.7%
2023	20.2	4.6	+0.9%
2022	20.1	4.6	+8.3%
2021	18.6	4.9	+1.8%
2020	18.4	4.8	-9.3%
2019	20.2	4.4	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Fitzgerald/Marygrove inherits the Michigan figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Fitzgerald/Marygrove

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor5 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Fitzgerald/Marygrove: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Fitzgerald/Marygrove

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

77

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

12

Grocery

3

Dining

5

Schools

2

Universities

0

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

4

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Fitzgerald/Marygrove's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Fitzgerald/Marygrove vs Detroit vs Michigan

How Fitzgerald/Marygrove benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Fitzgerald/Marygrove, the median sale price sits about 23% above the median for Detroit neighborhoods and about 41% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 9.0%, against 12.5% for Detroit neighborhoods and 6.5% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.1%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Detroit neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Fitzgerald/Marygrove	$95/sqft	9.0%	33
Detroit	$77/sqft	12.5%	24
Michigan	$162/sqft	6.5%	24

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Michigan tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.13% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 4.25%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $3.75 per $500.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Fitzgerald/Marygrove Real Estate FAQ

Fitzgerald/Marygrove, Detroit, Michigan shows a yield-oriented profile with gross yield of 9.0 and prices about 23% above the city median but 38% below the state median. Prices are up 2.1% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 46, which suggests a mixed risk profile.

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