Plymouth Real Estate Market

The City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township are often confused, when in fact they are two separate communities with their own governments. Money Magazine ranked Plymouth Township #37 of the top 100 U.S. communities. This rating was based on a combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do, and a true sense of community.

Plymouth Township is conveniently located four miles northwest of Westland, Michigan and 21 miles west of Detroit, Michigan. It encompasses 16.6 square miles in Wayne County, where the City of Plymouth occupies 2.27 square miles within the township. The blend of these two communities has created a combination of world class industrial parks and a charming downtown area. This, along with residential development, easy access to freeways, and employment opportunities has made Plymouth Township an attractive place to live. Investors are starting to buy distressed bank owned homes for very reasonable prices as more homeowners go through the foreclosure process in Plymouth.

The City of Plymouth has a population of just over 9,000, whereas the Township has over 28,000 residents. During the week, this amount increases by more than 10,000 commuters who work in the Plymouth area.

The Township boasts an extremely well-planned community alongside the M-14 freeway in Wayne County, containing numerous industrial parks housing over 80 businesses. Some of these include Freudenberg NOK, TRAM, Valassis, and SKF.

From great schools to a great nightlife, whether you live in Plymouth, Michigan or you're just traveling through, you'll find plenty to keep you occupied. Taking a drive down one of the roads leading into the downtown Plymouth area leaves you with a jaw-dropping view of amazing houses situated right along the street with sidewalks perfect for morning jogs or dog walking.

The downtown Plymouth area is the epitome of small town charm, so much so that a few Hollywood films used it as the backdrop for their productions. There's a town square where concerts and activities are hosted, a small one-screen theater that shows films both new and old (they often have Alfred Hitchcock Month, where they show some of the master of suspense's best films) and plenty of bars to fit the attitude of the evening. Whether it's drinks with friends at an Irish pub, trendy bars to see and be seen or if you just want to catch some live music, there truly is something for everyone.

Beyond the downtown area, you'll find a bustling community along with the Compuware Arena where the Plymouth Whalers minor league hockey team play their home games and also where they have drive-in movies during the summer months.

The most attractive part of Plymouth is by far its downtown area. It's here that you'll find plenty of restaurants and local shops where you can buy everything from antiques to clothing to cupcakes. The town square, known as Kellogg Park, features events all year-round to attract the local people as well as many who live further out. It's here that you can attend Art in the Park which takes over Downtown for a weekend in summer, hosts 400 vendors and attracts 300,000 people. There's also the Ice Festival in the wintertime where you can stroll around the park and see dozens of ice sculptures. Throughout the summer, Kellogg Park hosts live concerts and movies for young ones.

The median home cost is $212,600, with 82% of its population remaining in the same house year-after-year.

With small town charm and appeal for folks of all ages, Plymouth, Michigan, is a city worth visiting and a place worth living.

Plymouth Community Amenities

The Township contains numerous neighborhood parks, baseball diamonds and soccer fields. The Plymouth Cultural Center and Ice Arena provides meeting rooms, hockey and ice skating, and the Compuware Sports Arena is home to the Ontario Hockey League Plymouth Whalers. The 80-acre Plymouth Township Park contains walking trails, sledding hills, a fish pond (with handicapped access), and Sprayscape (water park), and is located adjacent to a city-owned 18-hole golf course. The town also has three other privately-owned courses and there are numerous golf facilities in neighboring towns. Plymouth homes are offered extensive recreation programs for all ages, and many popular community events, including the Fall Festival, Ice Sculpture Spectacular (which draws over half a million people), and Art in the Park.

Senior programs are being expanded every year in the newly-renovated "Friendship Station," a local senior recreation center within the housing market. They provide organized activities including monthly dinners, line dancing, fitness classes, and card playing.

Plymouth Neighborhood Highlights

Plymouth, Michigan is a great place with amazing neighborhoods for raising a family. The school system is excellent and the sense of community is unwavering. If you're just passing through, you'll have lots of options for food and drinks, you can play golf at the luxurious St. John's Golf Course (which also has a gorgeous banquet room and hotel), or catch some live music. Plymouth has plenty of small town charm to melt your heart and you'll admire the architecture of the homes and buildings in and around the downtown area and all throughout the city.

Plymouth School Information

Students in this community are part of the Plymouth-Canton Community School District, rated as one of the strongest in Metro Detroit, and the MEAP scores obtained by these students rate well above the state average.

Plymouth shares its school district with parts of other local communities and encompasses 54 square miles. With a student population of over 6,000, you'll find lots of schools, teachers, and programs to help educate the population which includes the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park - a 305-acre site and the only educational park in Michigan.

Within the Plymouth-Canton School District there are: 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

There are also several private schools in Plymouth, including Metropolitan Junior Academy, New Morning School, Our Lady of Good Counsel, and St. Peter's Lutheran School.

Plymouth Historical Facts

Plymouth's history starts in 1825, when the land was first settled, but it took over 40 years before this settlement was first incorporated. In the late 1860s, one of Plymouth's key residents convinced the Detroit and Howell Railroad Company to build through the town. Like most towns in the area, the development of the railroad, commerce and industry soon took off.

The land development, mills and factories helped to bring more folks to Plymouth. Many areas within the city have historic hints of the past. From free-standing buildings throughout downtown to the homes nearby, you'll find evidence of Plymouth's history dating back to its founding.

Founded in 1827, the Plymouth Township community recently celebrated its 180th birthday. In celebration of its centennial, Plymouth received a visit from the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, England. The two cities have shared a bond since World War II when the Plymouth Rotary Club sent donations of food and clothing during the blitz. In front of the city hall is a gift from this mayor, a small piece of the rock quarry from which the pilgrims embarked for America in 1620. In turn, visit the city hall in Plymouth, England and see the gift from this area: four trees native to Plymouth, Michigan. Downtown, you will notice numerous buildings reflecting the colonial architecture of the time as well as restored historical homes and wide tree-lined neighborhood streets.

Plymouth Golf Courses

The Plymouth community has its share of golf courses:

Plymouth Geographical Location

You'll be less than 15 miles from:

• 12 Oaks Mall - Luxurious shopping with department stores that include Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, Lord & Taylor, Sears and JC Penney. The 12 Oaks Mall includes Michigan’s first and only Cheesecake Factory.

• Emagine Theaters - The latest movie releases in their luxury “5th Avenue” Seating and 3D theaters in nearby Canton.

• AMC Theaters - 20 screens of new releases including an IMAX screen as well as 3D screens.

• Diverse Restaurants - From high-end cuisine to local favorites, you're never far from your next great meal.

Further Out:

As a Metro Detroit suburb, you're in an ideal location for sports, theater, outdoor activities and more!

• Detroit Metropolitan Airport - 22 mins away

• Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Detroit Red Wings at the Joe Louis Arena, or Detroit Lions at Ford Field - 28 minutes away

• Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills - 39 minutes away

• The University of Michigan Ann Arbor - 22 minutes away

• Michigan State University East Lansing - 1 hour away

• Mackinac Island - 4 hours away

• Kensington Metro Park - 27 minutes away

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