Live in Detroit
Greenways that stretch for miles. Techno and the Jit. Sledding hills in January and Lions football on Thanksgiving. Belle Isle cook outs and abuelas' recipes running through Southwest. Detroit has over 200 vibrant neighborhoods, and the people who make the city the best place to call home.
Over 200 neighborhoods citywide.
Wallpaper Magazine’s 2026 “City of the Year”
First and only UNESCO City of Design in the U.S.
#1 nationwide in home buyer affordability (WalletHub, 2026)
Top ranked Riverwalk, Detroit International Riverwalk (#1 in 2021, 2022, 2023).
Ranked #1 for Downtown experience (returning visits and length of stay (Gensler’s City Pulse, 2026)
Birthplace of MoTown, Techno, and proto-punk.
Ranked #1 for fast-growing emerging startup ecosystem (Startup genome)
Over 20 diverse architecture styles of homes – from Tudor Revival to Bungalow to French Renaissance.
Home to James Beard awarding-winning bakeries and Michelin-rated hotels
Home to Belle Isle Park–the country’s largest city-owned island park, and larger than Central Park in NYC.
Four distinct seasons.
Birthplace of the middle class, the assembly line, and the first paved road–now home to the first self-charging road for electric vehicles
One of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live”
Ranked among Travel & Leisure’s “Coolest Midwest Cities”
One of the few places in the U.S. you can look south and see Canada.
Only US city with all four major professional sports teams within its downtown core and within a short walk of one another.
Home to classics like Coney dogs and Detroit-style pizza.
Detroit Institute of Art ranked in the Top 2 best art museums in the nation.
DTW Ranked #2 best airport in the nation (JD Power & Associates)
Ranked #1 Public Square, Campus Martius (USA Today)
One of the best cities in the US for street art (#6, USA Today)
Second-largest number of theatre seats, only behind NYC
Unmatched community pride.
Nationally-recognized culinary scene and cultural institutions, with world-class museums, theaters, and art galleries.
Detroit is outpacing the national average in population growth.
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Why build your future in Detroit?
Great opportunities
From Fortune 500 companies to one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the country, from innovation hubs to creative studios--Detroit’s entrepreneurs and leaders shape the world.
Great places
Detroit gives you the room to build, grow and live your life on your terms. Detroit boasts over 200 incredible neighborhoods and vibrant communities–each with their own vibe. Now we lead the US in home-ownership, ranking #1 in home buyer affordability nationwide.
World-class community
Detroit’s community is unmatched. Here, neighbors show up when you need them, and our culture inspires the world. From the #1 ranked DIA, to Detroit’s nationally-recognized riverwalk and culinary scene, to our inspiring small businesses in neighborhoods citywide– Detroit is real people doing truly incredible things.
Real momentum
Ranked Wallpaper Magazine’s “City of the Year” (2026) and one of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live,” Detroit’s growth is outpacing the national average. Add in rising neighborhood investment and #1 ranked Downtown experience (Gensler’s City Pulse, 2026), and you’ve got real momentum–by and for Detroiters.
Explore Detroit’s neighborhoods through the eyes of Detroiters.
From Corktown, where the old houses have new ideas. Midtown, where you walk to work and the DIA, to Southwest, Rosedale Park, East English Village and dozens more, each Detroit neighborhood has its own sound on a Saturday morning. Meet Detroit's neighborhoods through the people who live there.
Get connected to resources and programs to build even deeper roots and an even brighter future in Detroit.
Whether you’re already here or coming home to join us, get connected to city programs, MoveDetroit opportunities, and more to build an even better tomorrow in Detroit today. From opportunities to rep the city as an ambassador, to programs that support small business and home ownership, find your pathway to your future in Detroit.
DETROIT SOUND
Detroiters are one of a kind. Hear their stories and experience our incredible neighborhoods, things to do, people, and more–all through their eyes. This is Detroit by Detroiters.
