Guide to Detroit: Popular Neighborhoods

Detroit Runs from Urban Chic to Quiet Suburban

Students interested in moving to the Detroit area to attend school have a wide variety of neighborhoods to choose from. From upbeat urban living to serene suburban settings, there are Detroit metro area neighborhoods to suit most people. Students who want to avoid the grit of the city can choose to live in the comfortable bedroom communities of Southfield, Bloomfield, and Farmington--only a short commute from the city.

The Cass Corridor is Booming

Students who enjoy being in the thick of it all and prefer city living will find that the neighborhoods around various universities and colleges provide plenty to do. The Cass Corridor, once considered the most poverty-stricken area in Detroit, is now an area of growing popularity among college students who want the buzz of city life.

Find Culture in Detroit’s Bricktown

Students interested in the live music scene might consider the Bricktown neighborhood. Bricktown is considered a historic area, and many of its late 19th century buildings are still standing. Though the buildings are primarily industrial, the area has been revitalized with the addition of apartments and lofts as well as the Greektown casino.

Life in Old Corktown

Corktown is Detroit's oldest ethnic area and was originally settled by Irish immigrants in the 1800's. The homes are quaint--some of them nearly two hundred years old--and clubs like the Lager House provide ample entertainment opportunities.

Hang Out in Royal Oaks and Ann Arbor

Hipsters looking for a place to settle down for school might consider Royal Oak and the suburb of Ann Arbor, which is a popular college town with plenty of bars and hangouts. Students who want to live close to the water should take a look at Point Huron, the childhood home of Thomas Edison and an hour north of Detroit proper.

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