I've lived in Detroit for the last 30 years and downtown for 5 years. Most of the information above is BS. I love living in the city. Plenty of things to do. Don't worry about grocery shopping, stores are everywhere. Yes Detroit has crime. Yes Ferndale, Royal Oak, the Pointes and Macomb Twp has crime. When looking for an area to live make she they have a strong neighborhood association. I would recommend, living Downtown, Corktown, Woodbrigde, Midtown or Brush Park. I would also recommend that secure parking is available. As long as you have some street smarts you will be fine.