A Great Place to Call Home
When it comes to living in Southeast Michigan, there’s definitely something for every taste, style and budget. Urban living offers traditional homes, townhouses and lofts in older, well-established areas throughout the region, including the cities of Detroit, Ann Arbor and Port Huron. If it’s a bustling downtown feel you’re seeking, the towns of Milford, Birmingham, Ferndale and Dearborn deliver with a mix of great restaurants, unique shops and diverse businesses.
Choices Abound
New housing developments are plentiful in the northern, western and eastern counties of Macomb, Oakland and Washtenaw, while wide-open acreage in areas of Livingston, Genesee and St. Clair counties offer the best in rural living with all the comfort and convenience of nearby cities. Other Southeast Michigan communities — including Fenton, Clarkston, Holly, Oxford, Dexter, Manchester, Romeo, St. Clair and Monroe — reflect a hometown atmosphere and historic charm.
Cool Cities
If it’s cool you’re after, there’s plenty to go around as many Southeast Michigan communities vie for the designation of "Cool City" in response to Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm’s initiative to attract and keep young adults in Michigan. Although cool is an objective measure, several Southeast Michigan communities — including Pontiac, Royal Oak, Hamtramck, Detroit, Wyandotte, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Utica and Mt. Clemens —stand out as top contenders in delivering what young adults desire: a cluster of great night spots, fun shops, diverse restaurants and affordable living/housing options.
Affordable Living
Most communities in Souteast Michigan offer older homes in established neighborhoods as well as newly built homes in up-and-coming areas. Some homes flank golf courses while others overlook the area’s many lakes and streams. Housing prices within these communities run the gamut, ranging from approximately $90,000 to $3 million and up. But there are plenty of great choices in between.
Median Home Value by Southeast Michigan Counties (2000 figures)
- Genesee County $95,000
- Livingston County $187,500
- Macomb County $139,200
- Monroe County $132,000
- Oakland County $181,200
- St. Clair County $125,200
- Washtenaw County $174,200
- Wayne County $99,400
Whether you want an urban environment, an established suburban community or good old country living, Southeast Michigan offers a community that suits your style — guaranteed.