Detroit, MI is a city with a vibrant culture and plenty of exciting activities to do. It has a rich musical heritage, world-class museums, incredible restaurants, and unique attractions. There is something for everyone in Detroit – from the bustling downtown area to the tranquil suburbs. The city is also known for its commitment to reviving its downtown area and improving public transportation.
Reviews of Detroit, MI are generally positive, with many citing it as one of the most livable cities in America. From a business perspective, Detroit is attractive for its low cost of living and excellent workforce talent pool. Locals praise the city's warm climate, affordable housing options, ample parks and green spaces, and friendly locals. Tourists are particularly impressed by the vast array of cultural attractions available in Detroit – from the Motown Museum to the Henry Ford Museum – as well as all of Detroit's major sporting events including baseball games at Comerica Park and football games at Ford Field. Overall, Detroit offers an exciting experience filled with adventure and entertainment that can satisfy any traveler’s needs!
based on 116 ReviewsGet to know Detroit with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Detroit
Love it - 11/6/2023
Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we have barely scratched the surface. So much history, culture and beautiful architecture. We love it. Of course there are issues with any large city, but I feel like the positives outweigh the negatives. The drivers can be crazy, though. I feel like they make their own rules up every time they get behind the wheel. So...that is taking some getting used to. We've also started exploring the state of Michigan, and have to say we are impressed with the Mitten.
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Great city and great suburban areas - 7/5/2022
Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great. Absolutely loved Birmingham. Spent some summers at the slow roll events in the city as well as multiple restaurants and sports events. Also attend a great Bible teaching(Strictly Biblical) ministry in the city. I just really enjoyed the entire area. Used to ride my bike in the Indian Village area of the city. Loved that area as well. I never felt unsafe but as with any city you have to be careful and watch out for your surroundings. Some pretty good restaurants are: Seldon Standard, Prime and proper, and Wright and Company. Originally moved to the area for work and now I moved again for work. My only downfall with the Midwest in general would be the weather. Come about mid-late October the temperature drops and the cloud cover blankets the area until early spring. That got old really fast. However, the Detroit area
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From A Black Woman’s Perspective... - 1/5/2021
Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the illiteracy rate is too high. One of the worst school systems in this country.
This is NOT the place to be a free spirit. There is no diversity. You must conform to a stereotype, or be prepared to be a target. The weather is nice from June - September, but the rest of the year is like a freezer.
There are various neighborhoods with only a few houses on the block and around various parts of the city, the grass looks as if it hasn’t been cut in years. Crime is high. Car insurance in this city itself is one of the highest in the country.
The dating scene here is terrible. Majority of the men here only have a highschool diploma, maybe an associate degree. They are of the hood caliber.
I gave an extra star because there is plenty of black culture here (with it being Motown) but it is simply not worth
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Nice city but not a lot of jobs. - 9/29/2020
I lived in Detroit for nine years – left in 2018, (also spent many childhood summers and weekends there).
The city is on the rebound:
That's a huge overstatement. The city isn't "coming back". Or if it is, it is coming back at a snail's pace. Most of the locals are getting pushed out of their neighborhoods because of gentrification. Downtown real estate is getting bought up quickly and a small studio apartment costs around $1200/month. I rented an 750 square foot house just off 8 Mile for $800/month in a poor neighborhood. So basically, you either have to live in the poor suburbs or poor inner city areas unless you come from wealth and can afford something better.
Economy:
With a college degree: Good, full-time jobs are extremely hard to find. I have a BFA in graphic design and could never find a full-time position. All I was ever able to get were freelance gigs, contract jobs, and staffing agency work in the range of $14-$18 per hour. So I
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Detroit.rock.city - 3/30/2020
Detroit.is.awsome
The.best.city.in.the.world
Detroit.has.everything.you.want
And.the.best.thing.about.detroit
AFFORDABLE
Detroit.is.the
Friendly.
Detroit.is.the.cjty
Of.the.
21st.century
Detroit.is.coming.back
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The city squandered its great potential - 1/27/2020
Lived in the city through the 60s and 70s and 80s and still have family there so I'm back several times a year. They wasted the waterfront and finally put in a chintzy thing called Hart's Plaza that never felt inviting. Half of the city left and what remained was charmless and decrepit. They took care of nothing. Finally, when it was bankrupt and crime-ridden, the pizza guys came to the rescue followed by Quicken. They tried rebuilding downtown and a few brave souls opened little shops and stores. I hope it can recover but they never planned for anything other than auto manufacturing and those jobs and that industry are never coming back. They should be giving away property to tech firms and others that will hire the locals and rebuild the
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Detroit is a Great city that needs to build! - 12/10/2019
I've lived in Detroit my entire 26 years of living, this city is rich with history and has a strong base of people, Detroit is at state where it's neutral between falling under or total rebuilding, the cost of living in Detroit is very affordable, the city is large in area , it's very easy to get around East to West, North to South. Detroit is also very vibrant and fun with Nightlife, Casinos, and Adult entertainment, it's multiple sports venues, there's multiple convenient restaurants, and convenient stores. Detroit is in urgency to build up and be in refurbishment, homes are going up for $1,000 bucks and in 6 months they must be Redeveloped and suitable for tenants, This city needs a percentage of perks from every city in America that has been booming , Detroit is in urgency to build population and employment establishment, Detroit has tooken a total change in 5 years in a blink an
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Detroit - Strong City - 11/6/2019
Lots of things to do, there is always events to go to. Great job opportunities. Lots of large investment recently. Great food and bar scene. A great downtown feel. Riverfront is beautiful. It is cool to be in a city on an international border. When looking at the metro region, the area is a massive global economic
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Great people, not a lot of jobs - 6/26/2019
I live in Detroit (transplant from the Northland) and love a lot of things about the city, number one being the people. Although I am a minority here, I have always been treated with respect and almost always with immense kindness. The people of Detroit have been kicked around for generations, and they have developed a toughness that is remarkable to say the least. But they will talk to you on the street. People here are generally just awesome.
That being said the gentrification is on. There are a lot of trendy (and fun) things happening in New Center, Midtown, Corktown, the Villages, and downtown. Gross Pointe and the border with Detroit as well. Up and coming areas such as the Avenue of Fashion and the State Fair Grounds will soon blur with trendy Ferndale just on the other side of 8 mile. People are being priced out to the proverbial ghettos of the city, which include the Northwest and Northeast corridors. Just not a lot happening in these areas, so the prices remain low
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Married with Children - 11/20/2018
With the exception of two years, I have lived in Detroit for 12 years. I have had challenges, but they were relatively trivial in the long run. I am married and have a 9 year old, 3 year old, and 1 year old.
Detroit is a city that needs help, and where you can feel like you are making a positive
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