Are you interested in building a custom home? If so, you’ll want to find the right lot and location. If you’re looking for a place that offers promising economic prospects, great educational opportunities for children, natural attractions, and a strong sense of community—you won’t want to overlook southeastern Michigan.
Keep reading to learn more about what some of the most popular communities in southeast Michigan have to offer, including Detroit, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Sterling Heights, and Troy.
Employment Growth
The size of the labor force across Michigan has been steadily increasing, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics data citing a civilian labor force of more than 500,000 as of December 2023. Meanwhile, over the past several years, numerous industries have grown substantially in suburban Detroit and the rest of the southeastern region.
Specifically, the Detroit Regional Chamber cites the following primary industries:
- Trade, Transportation, Utilities
- Financial Activities
- Construction
Throughout the region, top employers include:
- Ford Motor Co. (47,750 full-time employees)
- Stellantis (42,444 full-time employees)
- General Motors Co. (38,600 full-time employees)
- University of Michigan (35,620 full-time employees)
- Corewell Health (21,674 full-time employees)
- Henry Ford Health System (17,469 full-time employees)
- Rocket Companies (14,109 full-time employees)
Whether you’re seeking work in automotive, health care, or education, the economy of southeastern Michigan remains strong with plenty of opportunities.
School Systems
Southeastern Michigan is also known for some of the best school systems in the state, including public, private, and charter schools. The Michigan Department of Education publishes a “School Grades Report” each year that assigns an overall letter grade ranking to each district—and districts in southeastern Michigan (including Birmingham, Royal Oak, and Troy) are consistently rated among the best. These grades are determined based on attendance, test participation, student subgroup performance, and more.
Specifically, some of the top-rated schools in southeast Michigan include:
- Birmingham Public Schools
- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Detroit Achievement Academy
- Detroit-Edison Public School Academy
- Detroit Enterprise Academy
- Royal Oak High School
- Baker Middle School (Troy)
- Leonard Elementary School (Troy)
- Morse Elementary School (Troy)
- Hamilton Elementary School (Troy)
- Troy High School
- Troy Union Elementary School
- Hill Elementary School (Troy)
- Smith Middle School (Troy)
- Wattles Elementary School (Troy)
- Schroeder Elementary School (Troy)
- Costello Elementary School (Troy)
- Martell Elementary School (Troy)
- Larson Middle School (Troy)
- Boulan Park Middle School (Troy)
- Athens Higher School (Troy)
- Wass Elementary School (Troy)
- Bemis Elementary School (Troy)
- Barnard Elementary School (Troy)
If you have school-aged children or plan to start a family, building your custom home in a great school district will ensure your children receive the best possible education.
Recreational Opportunities
Communities such as Birmingham, Detroit, Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, and Troy are known for their quality parks and recreation programs and Metroparks systems.
In Birmingham alone, you’ll find everything from golf courses and ice arenas to dog parks, mini parks, and tennis courts for the entire family to enjoy. Meanwhile, Sterling Heights boasts more than 50 different parks and recreation programs, a large community center, a nature center, an ice rink, and more opportunities to get moving.
Attractions & Entertainment
Last but not least, you will want to take advantage of some of the different attractions and entertainment opportunities that southeastern Michigan offers. The bustling metropolis of Detroit offers something to suit all interests, ranging from the famous Detroit Institute of Arts to the kid-friendly Detroit Zoo. Meanwhile, Royal Oak is not too far down the road and has its own farmers market, a rich culinary scene, plenty of shopping, and a range of special events throughout the year.
You can also experience every season in southeastern Michigan and the special events and activities that go along with them. If you’re into art films, you can check out Ann Arbor’s avant-garde film festival in the spring, or if you’re an avid sports fan, you won’t want to miss the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit this April. In the summer, you can fly kites at the local Metropark beaches or attend Jackson’s 19th annual Art, Beer, & Wine Festival. No matter the time of the year, there is always something to do in Michigan.
Mark Your Spot in Southeast Michigan Today
Whether you’re single, looking to start a family, or already have one, southeast Michigan truly has something for everybody.
If you’re interested in learning more about this area and how to build a new construction home here, contact Cherry Creek Building.
We have more than three decades of experience constructing upscale residences across southeastern Michigan—and we’d love to help turn your dreams into reality. Please contact us today to learn more about what sets us apart from other home builders, or visit our website to explore our existing developments in southeast Michigan.