Category: Travel

While Detroit has taken a lot of abuse over the years, it’s really a cool city with plenty of reasons to move there. After all, it is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, was the birthplace of Alice Cooper and many other rockers, and home to some great sports teams too. Of course, that’s probably not enough to make you consider a move, but these five other reasons are likely to get you looking through Detroit real estate.

You’ll Be Close to Much of Michigan’s Best

Living in Detroit you’ll be ideally situated for exploring the rest of what the state has to offer, and there’s a long list. There are many beautiful spots to vacation or enjoy day trips within just a short distance, including national parks, islands, lakes, and charming college towns. Even right in the city, there are lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors from the Riverwalk to Palmer Park, Chandler Park and Belle Isle.

Detroit has a cost of living that’s below the national average, in fact, the median home price in this city is just $53,400, significantly lower than the U.S. median home price of over $310,000. But not only will you pay a lot less for a house here; food and healthcare are cheaper too. 

The Jobs

Within the last few years, there’s been a 50% increase in the number of Detroit-based companies. If you’re looking for a tech job in particular, southeastern Michigan is a great place to be with more tech-related jobs than anywhere else in the Midwest region of the country. The startup community is especially booming, which means you’re unlikely to run out of career moves anytime soon. 

One recent survey found that nearly half of the entrepreneurs in the city noted that they were “very likely” to recommend opening up a business here too, which means that if you’re looking to start your own business, moving here might be the perfect opportunity.

You Won’t Always Be Stuck Behind the Wheel

While commuting can take a big chunk out of your personal time not to mention being expensive, in Detroit you won’t always have to be behind the wheel. You’ll have many options for getting around, with 2,300 miles of bike lanes, routes and pathways along with an increasingly expanding transit system. Even if you do choose to drive, you’ll probably spend less time doing it with Detroit commuters spending an average of just 23 minutes behind the wheel to get to work, 11% less than the national average. In fact, among the country’s 15 biggest metro areas, drivers in Detroit spend the least amount of time in traffic.

There are Many Neighborhoods to Choose From

Detroit is huge – Manhattan, Boston and San Francisco could all fit into its boundaries with miles to spare. The Villages, Midtown, Jefferson East, Eastern Market are just a few that you’ll have to choose from. Before you decide to make your move you’ll want to explore many of them to find out which one is the right fit – there’s bound to be at least one that fits your particular needs and wants.