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Detroit, MI
Detroit · Wayne County · MI 48226
Updated June 18, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$294K
Median Price
93/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
1 min
to Detroit, MI
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
FSafety
32/100
B-Schools
70/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
93/100
WYLT Score66/100
Our Take
Detroit’s 48226 is a walking and transit paradise with great bike routes, but it’s a high‑crime, low‑income area that skews young and single. If you need a short commute to downtown and don’t mind a rougher neighborhood, it can work, but you’ll face safety concerns and a less family‑friendly vibe.
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The Good
- ✓Exceptional walkability and transit
- ✓Very bikeable
- ✓Close proximity to downtown and employment hubs
- ✓Reasonable median home price for urban Detroit
Real Talk
- !High violent crime rate and frequent incidents
- !Low median household income limits local economic opportunities
- !Limited family-friendly amenities and higher noise levels
- !Small average household size indicates limited space and many single‑person units
- $Higher property taxes and city utility costs
- $Potential need for extra security or insurance due to crime
- $Possible higher maintenance costs in older properties
Best For
Young professionalsCommuters to downtownStudentsRenters
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Detroit, MI
F
Safety grade
Safety score32 / 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
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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