Explore Detroit's
Neighborhoods

Bagley is defined by historic homes, a celebrated musical legacy, and a strong neighborhood identity, making it one of Northwest Detroit's great places to call home.

Boston-Edison is a magnificent Detroit neighborhood: 900 historic mansions built on four tree-lined boulevards, supported by a century-old community association and a resident list that reads like a VIP list. Henry Ford, Joe Louis, Berry Gordy, the Fisher brothers, and Smokey Robinson have all called these blocks home.

Brightmoor is a place that continuously redefines what is possible. The community has created urban farms, vibrant art installations, and boasts a century-old park that's become a beloved outdoor destination.

Cody Rouge is Detroit's great outdoor neighborhood, home to Michigan's largest urban park, a seven-acre Black-owned organic farm, strong community organizations, and 37,000 residents who call it home.

Corktown is Detroit’s oldest neighborhood--more energized today than ever. It is a place where 19th-century rowhouses share blocks with James Beard-nominated restaurants, and a fully restored train station turning an unused historical landmark into a busy center for tech innovation housing hundreds of startups and vibrant community.

The Cultural Center Historic District is a walkable, and culturally layered neighborhood: home to 12 world-class museums, a James Beard–recognized dining corridor, and a vibrant community of artists, students, chefs, and longtime residents.

Dexter-Linwood is in the heart of Detrtoi's west side. The neighborhood is full of working families and shaped by history's turning points. The area blends long-standing community pride with modern grassroots revitalization, affordable housing development, and local urban farming initiatives.

Downtown Detroit is a walkable, skyscraper-lined square mile packed with three professional sports stadiums, USA TODAY’s Best No. 1-ranked Riverwalk, the nation’s second-largest theater district with more than 13,000 seats, and thousands of neighbors who live, work, and play in the heart of the city.

Located within District 4, this area represents Detroit's east side at its best: a collection of tree-lined neighborhoods with unbeatable architecture, a Detroit River waterfront threading with secret canals, and a community that has been driving local progress for generations.

East Village is a bustling, artistic Detroit neighborhood. Along with powerful history and attractive housing, its home to Little Village--the only destination in Michigan to make TIME Magazine's 2025 World's Greatest Places list. This community is being shaped by people who love this city.

The Gratiot / 7 Mile neighborhood, nicknamed G7, features a dense, historic neighborhood on the move. Anchored by institutions that have served this community for decades, neighbors show up for each other here in real community.

Indian Village is among Detroit's most extraordinary historic neighborhoods: three mansion-lined streets boast beautiful parks, schools, and grand homes--including those by Albert Kahn. This neighborhood was once home to Edsel Ford, Henry Leland, and Bernard Stroh, among others.

Jefferson Chalmers is one of Detroit's waterfront communities, featuring views of the Detroit River, historic canals running right through backyards, century-old brick roads, and a growing corridor of local businesses putting this neighborhood firmly on everyone to do list.

Lafayette Park is home to the world's largest collection of buildings by world-renowned architect Mies van der Rohe, who is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern architecture. This dense neighbohood is wrapped around 13 acres of car-free parkland and located just steps from Eastern Market, the Detroit Riverfront, and downtown.

The Old Westside, Detroit's Midwest-Tireman neighborhood, is where the city's most transformative new greenway runs right through a 100-year-old Black community that has been doing the work, telling its own story, and welcoming new neighbors for generations.

Mexicantown is cultural icon in Detroit: a century of Mexican and Latino heritage alive on every block, from incredible food and local business, to tortilla factories that have been running since the 1940s, to a nationally recognized outdoor ice skating rink at Clark Park, to a Cinco de Mayo Parade that has been filling Vernor Highway for decades.

Milwaukee Junction is where Detroit's future is being built on top of its legendary past. It stands as the "Cradle of the Auto Industry," the birthplace of the Model T, the birthplace of Techno music, and one of the most creatively charged neighborhoods in the entire city.

North Corktown is one of Detroit's most forward-thinking neighborhoods, representing a small, tightly knit community just north of I-75 where longtime residents, community organizers, and urban visionaries are building an innovative model for the future of housing, block by block.

Northwest Detroit is home to classic tree-lined boulevards of custom 1920s homes, a dedicated resident-run development corporation that has restored over 100 houses, and a community so connected that neighbors form potluck clubs because there are too many young families to keep track of.

NW Goldberg is the historical Northend neighborhood where creative energy, and community leadership come together. Home to innovative local businesses, resident-led investment, and nearby attractions like the Motown Museum, NW Goldberg continues to build on a strong foundation for the future.

Outer Drive-Hayes is located on the east side of Detroit featuring quaint brick bungalows that are built to last, neighbors who know each other, and one of Detroit's most beautiful parks along its border.

River Rouge / Delray is a neighborhood where working-class roots run deep, waterfront views are finally getting their moment, and a community is stepping into something new.

Rivertown borders Detroit's beautiful waterfront, featuring historic warehouses converted into loft apartments, an inconic Detroit concert venue steps from your door, and the Riverwalk running right through the backyard.

Russell Woods is Detroit's largest historic district. It’s home to over a thousand one-of-a-kind brick homes that were originally built for middle-class families in the 1920s, and a community that hosts its own annual Jazz in the Park concert for the entire city every summer.

Southwest Detroit is one of the city's most flavorful, colorful, and culturally rooted neighborhoods. It stands as a 100-year-old Latino community where the tamales are made from scratch and the murals draw visitors year-round.

West Village has it all in 20 walkable blocks, with architect-designed brick homes from the early 1900s, to thriving commercial corridors on Agnes and Kercheval Avenue--all steps from Indian Village and all the new energy on the east side.

Woodbridge is one of Detroit's most walkable neighborhoods. It features a collection of Victorian and Queen Anne homes on tree-lined streets just two miles from downtown.

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