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Detroit is located in Wayne County and borders Oakland and Macomb counties. Together, the three counties are known as the tri-county area of Metropolitan Detroit. Detroit borders Oakland County on its north side along 8 Mile Road - a road that has become a symbol for the division between city and suburb, and lower class from middle class.

The 21st century has come with hard economic times for Detroit and the rest of southeastern Michigan due to the decline of manufacturing in the face of increasing global competition. All of this has taken a toll on Detroit real estate. Yet despite the struggles, Detroit remains a city of great neighborhoods and suburbs and increasing opportunity as the city and the entire state of Michigan attract new jobs in areas other than manufacturing.

Detroit has many suburbs, offering just about any living environment you are seeking. From small towns with quaint downtowns, larger cities with diverse ethnic populations, suburban neighborhoods with modest homes, to exclusive communities with palatial mansions, the tri-county area has it all. Transportation in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties makes it relatively easy to get around, so it is advised to consider the broad tri-county area before narrowing down your community of choice.

Neighborhoods in and around Detroit include:

Palmer Woods: This neighborhood is one of the city's richest neighborhoods, with its Tudor Revival mansions.

North Rosedale Park: Located in North Rosedale Park, this neighborhood includes about 1,700 homes, all built before the Depression.

Boston-Edison Historic Park: This neighborhood is one of the largest single-family historic districts in the country, with nearly 1,000 homes.

Hubbard- Richard: This is an ethnically-diverse, mainly Latino, community near the Detroit River and minutes from downtown.

The Riverfront: If you're looking to live in the center of things and overlook the beautiful Detroit River, then look no further than the Riverfront, which extends from downtown to the far east side of the city. You can find apartments, townhomes and single family homes, as well as retail and business.

Victoria Park: An east side neighborhood with homes built in the 1990s that offers a suburban feel, but is close to downtown and the riverfront.

Auburn Hills: Auburn Hills is home to the entertainment complex The Palace of Auburn Hills, as well as newer subdivisions and older homes. Interstate 75 serves as the main street for this community, which also includes many high-tech corporations.

Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township: Home to power brokers, professional athletes and celebrities, Bloomfield Hills could be called the Beverly Hills of southeast Michigan. It is one of the richest communities in the world and is home to fine homes, shopping and great schools.

Novi: A growing community with convenient freeways and good schools, Novi is home to many new people and shopping.

Dearborn: Located in Wayne County, Dearborn features a wide range of housing, an extensive park system, colleges, and shopping. Dearborn's large Middle Eastern population has resulted in restaurants, bakeries and markets along its east side.

Grosse Point Farms: This is one of the most affluent and exclusive communities and includes some of the country's best schools, clubs and lakefront parks. It is situated on the shores of Lake St. Clair.

Sterling Heights: Located in Macomb County, this area is filled with subdivisions of modest and reasonably priced homes. It is known as a good place to raise children because of the low taxes, low crime and good schools.

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