What does housing cost in Detroit in 2026?

Housing in Detroit runs to about €884 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Detroit?

Asking rent in Detroit stands at 1,034 €/month.

What are property prices in Detroit?

To buy in Detroit, expect 76,800 €.

Cost of Living in Detroit, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Detroit — 2026

Detroit has 636,644 residents and lies in Michigan. Median rent there comes to roughly €884 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 65,647 €. Median income is 33,828 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 31% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Detroit

Rent

Median rent: 884 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 65,647 €

Income

Median household income: 33,828 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 1,181 €/year

Quality of life — Detroit

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

34,7 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

31 %

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