Population: 10,003,422

Known As: “Great Things To See And Do”

Detroit: 916,952

Grand Rapids: 193,627

Warren: 134,223

Sterling Heights: 127,349

Ann Arbor: 115,092

Lansing (Capital): 114,947

 

 

Detroit, with nicknames “The Motor City” and “Motown”, is the largest city in Michigan. It is known as the world’s traditional automotive center and an important source of popular music legacies. It was once a thriving metropolis, but has shown much urban decay. Unfortunately, Detroit remains the crime capital of America.

 

Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan. The city sits on the banks of the Grand River. It is a center for furniture and automobile manufacturing, attracting health science businesses.

 

Sterling Heights is the third most populous city in Michigan and Detroit’s largest suburb. It is the home to various businesses including GM Technical Center and Tank Automotive Research.

 

Sterling Heights is the fourth largest city in Michigan. Money Magazine listed Sterling Height as one of 90 “Best Small Cities” to live in.

Ann Arbor is the home of the University of Michigan, which has a distinct college-town atmosphere. The economy is centered on high technology and the university’s R&D.

 

Lansing is the capital city of Michigan. It is referred as “Mid-Michigan” where it is an important hub for the education, cultural, governmental, business and high-tech manufacturing industry.

 

  

Housing Units (2007): 4,527,655

Households (2000): 3,785,661

Home Ownership Rate (2000): 73.8%

 

Average MI Home Sales Price: $146,045

 

MI Income (2007)
Median Household Income: $47, 931

 

Michigan System of Higher Education: University of Michigan System, Michigan State University, Rochester College. There are many 4 year university and community colleges in the state of Michigan.