What is it like living in Detroit, MI today?

Sure, boosters from literally every other Michigan city not named Flint will highlight that Michigan is still a beautiful place to live (more coastline than any other state!), but even ... You see, now that people are more practical about their expectations for Detroit, we can be more tempered about our enthusiasm. read more

There is Detroit, and there is “Metro Detroit”. I live in “Metro Detroit”—in a far west suburb. Many of the outer suburbs are very comfortable middle- and upper-middle class suburban landscapes: great schools, solid income, good facilities, etc. read more

Detroit has a cost of living index of 82 against a national index of 100, which makes the city 17.8 percent cheaper than the national average. But wait until you get a look at the housing prices. The national median cost of a home is around $181,000. read more

Many have written off Detroit as a city in decline. But along with the challenges, there is hope among the city's 700,000 residents that Detroit bounce back. read more