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Detroit
  • City in Michigan

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade D+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade C
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Detroit is a city in Michigan with a population of 645,658. Detroit is in Wayne County. Living in Detroit offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Detroit there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Detroit and residents tend to be liberal.

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About Detroit...
Population
645,658

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$57,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$899
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,642.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    49.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    113.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    223.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    770.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,200.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    1,507
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    17%
    national  11%

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