Local Knowledge

Metro Detroit neighborhood guides.

Same budget, very different lifestyles — that's Metro Detroit. These guides break down communities by housing stock, price range, commute, and day-to-day feel, so you can shortlist before you tour.

Oakland County

Royal Oak

Walkable downtown, strong resale, bungalow & condo mix.

Ferndale

Creative, dense, and close-in with big personality.

Birmingham

Premium walkable downtown and top-tier schools.

Troy

Established family suburb with strong schools and larger lots.

Rochester Hills

Rolling terrain, top-rated schools, and move-up homes.

Farmington Hills

Spacious, wooded suburb with larger lots and a wide price range.

MacombSterling Heights · Warren · Shelby Twp.Value-focused suburbs — often more house per dollar, easy lakeshore access.→ WayneLivonia · Plymouth · Grosse PointeThe widest variety of housing stock and price points in the region.→ GeneseeGrand Blanc · Fenton · DavisonSmaller-town value within reach of both Flint and the northern suburbs.→

Detailed guides for individual communities are added regularly. Want one prioritized — or the honest read on a specific street or school district? Ask Trevor →