Potentially moving from Royal Oak/Ferndale to Detroit – neighborhood recommendations?
My partner and I (both in our early 30s) are thinking about moving into Detroit next year. We currently live in the Royal Oak/Ferndale area and love the walkability, but we'd like to actually be in the city.
We're looking for somewhere that's safe, walkable, and relatively quiet. My partner is in healthcare and occasionally has to get up in the middle of the night when on call, so we'd like to be in a safe area and to avoid areas where street racing, loud cars, or a lot of late night noise are common.
Downtown is probably more action than we're looking for, but we've been considering Corktown and Midtown. We'd most likely be looking for a top-floor apartment in a newer building.
For those who live in the city, would Corktown or Midtown be a good fit? Are there any other neighborhoods or apartment buildings you'd recommend?