Welcome to Detroit
Detroit’s diversity, thriving arts and food scenes, and legendary music all make the city unique and vibrant, but Detroit’s greatest assets are its people and sense of community.
Living in Detroit
Average rental cost for an apartment is between $730 and $815. AmeriCorps members typically have one to two roommates and live in Midtown Detroit, Ferndale, and Southfield.
- We recommend Apartment Finder and Roommate Finder to help find your new home.
- The majority of City Year AmeriCorps members bring a personal vehicle or carpool with teammates. The bus system is reliable on main streets.
- There are plenty of cheap eats and free activities around the city, or look into Michigan’s Food Assistance program.
Our impact
This year, 300 City Year AmeriCorps members will support over 15,000 students in 28 Detroit schools.
Serving in Detroit
Learn what it means to serve in Detroit.
Our stories
Learn more about living and serving in Detroit firsthand.
Helpful links for your City Year in Detroit
- Run or walk down the Detroit Riverwalk
- Attend the annual Detroit International Jazz Festival
- Satisfy your sweet tooth on Sanders Candy
- Get your free Michigan Adventure Pass and get discounted deals
- Take a Ford Factory Tour to learn about the automotive industry
