Buying Property in Detroit as a Foreigner
Federal & Michigan tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Detroit aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Detroit, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden ParkHood | $187,444 | 9.4% | 50 | 17 | 1 |
| Art DistrictHood | $187,444 | 9.4% | 45 | 17 | 1 |
| Aviation SubHood | $76,977 | 18.8% | 50 | 35 | 1 |
| BagleyHood | $176,897 | 9.0% | 57 | 33 | 1 |
| Barton-McFarlandHood | $77,977 | 17.1% | 40 | 20 | 1 |
| BethuneHood | $69,979 | 22.1% | 45 | 31 | 1 |
| Bethune CommunityHood | $69,979 | 22.1% | 45 | 31 | 1 |
| Blackstone ParkHood | $124,913 | 12.5% | 52 | 34 | 1 |
| Boston EdisonHood | $130,961 | 11.2% | 47 | 25 | 1 |
| BoyntonHood | $64,981 | — | 50 | 10 | 1 |
| BrightmoorHood | $94,972 | 14.4% | 42 | 19 | 1 |
| Brush ParkHood | $450,866 | 4.2% | 36 | 13 | 1 |
| Buffalo CharlesHood | $209,938 | 6.3% | 52 | 20 | 1 |
| ButlerHood | $50,735 | 28.0% | 50 | 24 | 1 |
| Cadillac HeightsHood | $209,938 | 6.3% | 33 | 20 | 1 |
| Castle RougeHood | $94,972 | 14.4% | 37 | 19 | 1 |
| Chadsey CondonHood | $115,216 | — | 40 | 15 | 1 |
| Chandler ParkHood | $49,985 | 22.8% | 54 | 19 | 1 |
| ChinatownHood | $450,866 | 4.2% | 43 | 13 | 1 |
| City AirportHood | $49,985 | 22.8% | 68 | 19 | 1 |
| Clark Street Technology ParkHood | $136,459 | 7.9% | 36 | 13 | 1 |
| ClaytownHood | $115,216 | — | 40 | 15 | 1 |
| College ParkHood | $124,913 | 12.5% | 46 | 34 | 1 |
| Conant GardensHood | $50,735 | 28.0% | 46 | 24 | 1 |
| Conner CreekHood | $59,982 | 26.7% | 38 | 31 | 1 |
| Core CityHood | $284,915 | 6.7% | 42 | 13 | 1 |
| CorktownHood | $223,951 | 9.0% | 35 | 8 | 1 |
| Cornerstone VillageHood | $103,970 | 15.2% | 54 | 37 | 1 |
| Crary/St. Mary'sHood | $69,979 | 22.1% | 48 | 31 | 1 |
| DavisonHood | $209,938 | 6.3% | 42 | 20 | 1 |
| Davison-SchoolcraftHood | $79,976 | 18.3% | 45 | 24 | 1 |
| DelrayHood | $136,459 | 7.9% | 57 | 13 | 1 |
| DenbyHood | $103,970 | 15.2% | 45 | 37 | 1 |
| Dexter-FenkellHood | $79,976 | 18.3% | 43 | 24 | 1 |
| Dexter-LinwoodHood | $130,961 | 11.2% | 36 | 25 | 1 |
| East English VillageHood | $103,970 | 15.2% | 54 | 37 | 1 |
| Eastern MarketHood | $194,942 | 8.7% | 62 | 20 | 1 |
| East VillageHood | $189,944 | 7.5% | 40 | 24 | 1 |
| Eden GardensHood | $49,985 | 22.8% | 48 | 19 | 1 |
| Elmwood ParkHood | $194,942 | 8.7% | 39 | 20 | 1 |
| Evergreen Lahser 7/8Hood | $109,967 | 14.0% | 44 | 33 | 1 |
| Evergreen-Outer DriveHood | $109,967 | 14.0% | 46 | 33 | 1 |
| FarwellHood | $50,735 | 28.0% | 36 | 24 | 1 |
| Far West DetroitHood | $199,941 | 9.5% | 32 | 33 | 1 |
| FiskhornHood | $76,977 | 18.8% | 58 | 35 | 1 |
| Fitzgerald/MarygroveHood | $176,897 | 9.0% | 46 | 33 | 1 |
| Five PointsHood | $109,967 | 14.0% | 40 | 33 | 1 |
| Forest ParkHood | $16,245 | — | 31 | 6 | 1 |
| Fox CreekHood | $134,960 | 11.6% | 40 | 16 | 1 |
| FranklinHood | $59,982 | 26.7% | 43 | 31 | 1 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.1 | 4.3 | -9.7% |
| 2023 | 20.2 | 4.6 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 20.1 | 4.6 | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 18.6 |
Federal & Michigan tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 4.9 |
| +1.8% |
| 2020 | 18.4 | 4.8 | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 20.2 | 4.4 | — |
