MI·Midwest / Great Lakes
Detroit
“Detroit college town”
Cold WintersFour SeasonsCollege Town
The Pulse
Population
632k
Rent, 1BR
$1,100/mo
Walk / Transit
55 · 40
Safety
D+
The Scene
Wayne State, U-Detroit Mercy, and CCS (art). A real comeback story in parts of the city.
Rebuilding — cheap housing, vibrant arts, deep Black culture and music history. Some neighborhoods still very rough.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,100
Groceries
$370
Utilities
$135
Transit
$85
Estimated total$1,690/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
35°
Summer
70.5°
Midwest39.2″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
55
Transit
40
Some transit — Car helpful but not required
Schools here · 4