Independent Living Communities in Detroit, Michigan

CaringScore for Detroit, MI

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Detroit was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Detroit.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 4.7, Detroit is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Detroit. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Detroit, MI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Detroit, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Detroit is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 3.8, Detroit rates below average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 173.5 physicians per capita, Detroit trails the national average by 21.3 percent. Detroit scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.4, and scores 27.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Detroit is 75.1 years -- 3.6 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Detroit is 75.1 years -- 3.6 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Detroit's environmental health -- trails the national average by 34.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Detroit, MI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	173.5	220.5
Geriatricians	1.4	1.3
Cardiologists	6.1	7.7
Oncologists	2.8	3.5
Orthopedists	4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Detroit, MI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Detroit, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Detroit is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Detroit are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Detroit. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Detroit to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Detroit indexes at 20.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 61.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Detroit, MI
Aggregate Index	80
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	39
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	105
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Detroit, MI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Detroit. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Detroit is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.2, Detroit rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 183 days each year in Detroit, 10.7 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in Detroit tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Detroit is 150.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $31,797 per year, the population of Detroit earns a lower than average median household income. Detroit has an unemployment rate of 20.10 percent, roughly 120.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 10.87 percent of the population in Detroit is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Detroit	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.4	136.1
Libraries	3.1	18.8
Places of Worship	43.4	220.5
Public Transit	643	110.4
Grocery Stores	75.9	97.7
Pharmacies	10.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65