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Detroit, MI
Detroit · Wayne County · MI 48216
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$210K
Median Price
35/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
7 min
to Detroit, MI
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
B-Schools
70/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
35/100
WYLT Score50/100
Our Take
Detroit 48216 offers affordable housing and decent bike routes, but it’s heavily car‑dependent with limited walkability, high crime, and mediocre public services. If you’re on a tight budget and can handle a gritty urban environment, it might work. Otherwise, look for safer, more walkable neighborhoods.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable median home price
- ✓Close to downtown Detroit (7‑min commute)
- ✓High bike score of 74
- ✓Several schools with ratings above 7
Real Talk
- !High violent crime rates in the area
- !Limited public transportation options
- !Public services and infrastructure can be unreliable
- !Neighborhood safety concerns are well documented
- $Higher property taxes due to city rates
- $Increased insurance costs linked to crime
- $Potential maintenance costs for older housing stock
Best For
Young professionals on a budgetStudents needing close proximity to downtownRemote workers who can tolerate urban gritInvestors looking for affordable rental properties
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Detroit, MI
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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