Detroit
- City in Michigan
City
Detroit
- grade C+Overall Grade
- City in Michigan
- Rating 3.56 out of 5 1,466 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade D+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade C
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$57,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$899
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Detroit Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Detroit
Top Private Schools Near Detroit
- grade A+
Cranbrook Schools
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 275 reviews
- grade A+
Detroit Country Day School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 129 reviews
- grade A+
The Roeper School - Grades 6-12
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 49 reviews
- grade A+
University Liggett School
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 108 reviews
- grade A+
Brother Rice High School
- Rating 4.56 out of 5 160 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault1,642.1national 282.7
- Murder49.1national 6.1
- Rape113.6national 40.7
- Robbery223.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary770.5national 500.1
- Theft2,200.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft1,507national 284
Residents
Working in Detroit
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$34,762
National
$69,021Similar Places
Detroit Reviews
Rating 3.56 out of 5 1,466 reviews
Most my childhood was spent in Detroit visiting family, enjoying the many parks, museums, restaurants, festivals, and Tiger games. I saw Detroit at it's best and I saw its decline. It was heartbreaking for my parents who grew up in Detroit during its heyday. Now I see Detroit through my son's eyes as he frequently visits with friends. We spent the day exploring Midtown, Campus Martius, and Belle Isle. We wanted to show my mother Detroit's comeback. I was amazing to see people out again enjoying the many cafes and restaurants. We wandered through new boutiques and most everyone we met smiled and said "hello". My heart is always with Detroit!
There is a lot to do downtown, and the city is safe by Wayne and Detroit Mercy. Great food options and they have a lot of versatile events. They recently just had a salsa party where they teach you how to dance! What I like the most is that no matter what the season is, there are a lot of things to do. The public school systems are not always the greatest, I believe that is something that could be worked on. Nightlife is great, there are many bars and restaurants open late. The market is high right now but it is a beautiful area. The commute is about 15 minutes by car with traffic. There's been more diversity over the years and there are a lot of job opportunities that have been only increasing over time.
The beloved Motor City. I have lived here for most of my life and have loved living here. Growing up in an urban environment, there are certain experiences that you get with living in the city that you don't get living in the suburbs. The city has made efforts throughout the years to make this place a place to visit again. New parks have been added. Abandoned homes are being torn down, and old roads are being repaired. With all these new improvements being made, there are still some gaps that need to be filled. Tax dollars could be used to provide better lunches for kids in school. Parks are being restored, but are the ones in rundown neighborhoods being rebuilt? I love my city and obviously, there is always room for improvement, but the Motor City is my home and I am proud to live here.