Moving to Detroit, MI
Moving to Detroit, MI? Start with three official steps: update your Michigan driver's license and vehicle registration with the Secretary of State, register to vote at your new address, and set up water, power and trash service. Below you'll find neighborhoods, housing costs, schools, transit and a first-week checklist, all from city, county, state or Census sources.
Home buying & money resources for Detroit
Median rent
$1,074
Median home value
$83,900
Median household income
$39,938
Owner / renter
50% / 50%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
- NeighborhoodsAreas of the city with place counts and a photo from each.
- Cost of living & housingCensus median rent, home value, income and owner/renter share.
- SchoolsSchool districts and schools that serve the city.
- Utilities setupElectric, gas, water, trash and mail — who to call first.
- Commute & transitBus routes, trains, the airport, bike lanes and parking.
- Official how-tosPermits, voting, license, registration, taxes, pets and library.
- First week checklistThe order to get things done after you move in.
Homes for sale and rent in Detroit →
Moving to Detroit, MI: FAQ
- What is the median rent in Detroit, MI?
- $1,074 a month median gross rent (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the median home value in Detroit, MI?
- $83,900 for owner-occupied homes (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the median household income in Detroit, MI?
- $39,938 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- Do more people rent or own in Detroit, MI?
- 50% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 50% are rented (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
