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Madcap, Anthology, and Trinosophes were named among the best coffee shops in the city.
“Madcap is the most consistent best coffee, Anthology is great, Trinosophes is amazing, Cafe Alto is a vibe, Milwaukee Cafe is cool, Coffee Down”
One resident said Cliff Bell's offers jazz music with a more mature vibe downtown.
“Cliff Bell's does jazz music and a more mature vibe.”
From 11 resident comments about meeting people and the social scene.
One resident would love more events held on a stage with the Statue of the big lady as a backdrop.
“The big lady looks so beautiful as a backdrop. I’d love for more events to take place on a stage that showcases it.”
Read the full commentOne resident says Detroit has a great music scene and would support more events, noting Movement handles things well downtown.
“Detroit has a great mucic scene and would support this for sure. Movement is pretty incredible and it handles that throughout the downtown❤️!”
Read the full commentOne resident suggests joining groups like book clubs, music clubs, foodie communities, run clubs, dog park groups, rock climbing, fishing, or kayaking to find community.
“Groups! Book clubs, music clubs, foodie communities, run clubs, dog park groups, rock climbing, fishing, kayaking. .. find something you...”
Read the full commentOne resident believes Detroit is a great place to make friends by joining sports leagues, going to events, and asking people to hang out.
“I think detroit is a great place to make friends- I agree that joining a sports league, going to events, and honestly asking people to go to...”
Read the full commentOne resident says Detroit has so many groups that anyone can pick an interest and likely find a social group built around it.
“Detroit has so many groups you really can just pick an interest of yours and very likely find a social group the join based off that. Theres a...”
Read the full commentOne resident in their early 30s says it has felt difficult to make friends in Detroit despite living there a long time.
“I'm in my early 30's and I've been living here for a long while and it seems that it's difficult making friends here. It feels like...”
Read the full commentOne resident tried online dating, bars, and MeetUp social activities in the city but did not meet many people worth keeping in touch with.
“I live in the city and have tried online dating, going to bars, social activities (i.e. MeetUp) - and haven't really met many people that I've...”
Read the full commentOne resident noted that trivia is popular in Metro Detroit and mentioned an active singles group called Eventurous.
“Trivia is a big scene in Metro Detroit, There is a very active singles group for metro detroit called Eventurous.”
Read the full commentOne resident felt that part of the dating difficulty comes from Metro Detroit and the city proper being very suburban.
“When I was single I started to think that part of the issue is that Metro Detroit and the city proper, are just so damn suburban. This applies...”
Read the full commentOne resident shared that Hinge worked for them and recommended keeping multiple dating apps active.
“If it has to be online dating, Hinge works for me. keep all the dating apps active. Hinge, tinder, bumble, feeld if you a freak.”
Read the full commentOne resident grew tired of dating apps and started joining groups to meet people in the 25 to 35 age range in Detroit.
“I got sick of the dating apps and now I'm trying to figure out where people in the 25-35 age range are at in Detroit. Been joining groups and "following...”
Read the full commentOne resident said Cliff Bell's offers jazz music with a more mature vibe downtown.
“Plenty of options downtown. Cliff Bell's does jazz music and a more mature vibe. Paramita Sound is great and isn't as much of a dance scene but...”
Read the full commentOne resident said The Outer Limits Lounge and Ghostlight are popular spots for rock bands.
“The Outer Limits Lounge is great for rock and they often have touring bands in the space. Ghostlight is also popular for bands and musicians.”
Read the full commentOne resident describes the community vibe as unique, electric, and beautiful, with friendly and resilient people.
“The vibe here is unique, electric, and beautiful. The people are friendly, good hearted, resilient, proud, and strong.”
Read the full commentOne newcomer to the Redford area had a hard time finding permanent work after moving.
“I'm having a really hard time finding a job. I moved to the Redford area back in November and am really having a hard time finding a permanent job since...”
Read the full commentMichigan Works was described as a useful resource for finding job assistance in the area.
“Michigan Works is actually very useful in this regard. Find the office nearest to you and walk in. Larger employers work through the MEDC,...”
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Downtown Detroit does not feel as upbeat or popular as other big city downtowns like Chicago.
“It’s so interesting to me that Detroit is a major city, but downtown Detroit doesn’t seem nearly as upbeat and popular as other downtowns like Chicago,...”
Read the full commentCompared to Chicago or Philly, Detroit can feel somewhat sleepy despite its good food and music scene.
“Detroit has some great food and people, and a fun music scene, but it will probably feel somewhat sleepy compared to Chicago or Philly. A lot of...”
Read the full commentNeighborhoods in Detroit are described as niche, so newcomers need to choose carefully where to live.
“Food scene is decent, lots of cool places to hang out. The neighborhoods are kind of niche so you need to choose carefully and it can be...”
Read the full commentMadcap, Anthology, and Trinosophes were named among the best coffee shops in the city.
“Madcap is the most consistent best coffee, Anthology is great, Trinosophes is amazing, Cafe Alto is a vibe, Milwaukee Cafe is cool, Coffee Down...”
Read the full comment“It’s so interesting to me that Detroit is a major city”
What's nearby
Within 5 miles of the center of the Detroit area.
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What rent costs
Of about 485,898 rented homes in the Detroit area, 92% rent for under $2,000 a month and 98% for under $3,000.
Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.