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Detroit
  • City in Michigan
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Detroit

#197 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    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.
    About Detroit...
    Population
    645,658
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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
    D
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,762.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      45
      6.1
    • Rape
      121.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      224.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      620.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,733.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      845.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Detroit

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $34,762
    National
    $69,021
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