| Detroit is a city on the eastern shore of the state of Michigan. It has the unusual trait of having a view of Canada to the south. The world's automobile capital, its history in the automotive industry is unique. With 910,000 residents its population places it number eleven in the United States. Detroit's MSA has 4.4 million residents. The elevation of Detroit is 590 feet and it is located within Wayne County, Michigan. Detroit is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Detroit weather is cool and winter temperatures can fall below zero while summer highs can exceed 90. Motown Records was founded in Detroit and spawned numerous famous groups of the 60s and 70s. Detroit things to do include the Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Historical Museum, Greektown, and the Detroit Zoo as well as a short trip to Ontario, Canada. Detroit events and festivals include the North American International Auto Show and the International Jazz Festival.
Favorite Detroit shopping areas include the Eastern Market. Area sports teams include NBA basketball's Detroit Pistons, major league baseball's Detroit Tigers, NHL hockey's Detroit Redwings, and NFL football's Detroit Lions. Main newspapers of the area are The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press. The area is a manufacturing and shipping hub of North America. Local firms include Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors. Companies with a presence in Detroit include Quicken Loans, OnStar, and DTE Energy. Almost 400,000 workers have jobs in the Detroit area. Median family income is around $34,000. Local higher education institutions include Wayne State University, University of Detroit Mercy, Lewis College of Business, Marygrove College, and the College for Creative Studies. Detroit Medical Center and Henry Ford Health System are the area's primary healthcare institutions. DDOT (Detroit Department of Transportation) provides area public transportation. Local highways include Interstate I-96, I-75, and Kings Highway 401. |
