The biggest culture shocks about moving to Detroit

By on Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 1:02 pm

Whether you’ve moved to the D from a much bigger city or a small town, or even if you’ve lived here your entire life, Detroit can surprise people. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, but it certainly leaves an impression. 

We asked Reddit to name the biggest culture shocks in moving to the Detroit area. Here are some of the best responses:

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“How massive it is. It shocks people when I tell them that if you combine Oakland county with Detroit it’s 2x the pop of Indianapolis even tho it always ranks lower in city size.” –bustmcnutt
Steve Neavling

“How massive it is. It shocks people when I tell them that if you combine Oakland county with Detroit it’s 2x the pop of Indianapolis even tho it always ranks lower in city size.” –bustmcnutt

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“We love cars, but have potholes everywhere.” –LetItRaine386
Michael Jackman

“We love cars, but have potholes everywhere.” –LetItRaine386

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“How many people have never left Michigan.” –stos313
Detroit Eviction Defense

“How many people have never left Michigan.” –stos313

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“The general blight and desolation in much of the city.” –reymiso
Steve Neavling

“The general blight and desolation in much of the city.” –reymiso

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“I got stabbed there once. Still love the city.” –UsernamesCannotExcee
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“I got stabbed there once. Still love the city.” –UsernamesCannotExcee

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