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Not so safe, but it all depends where you live in the city and all that. Downtown / midtown is the best, anything else is hit or miss. Areas on Moross St. by Grosse point are just as nice as anywhere else. Also, even though Detroit is arguably the most dangerous city in the country, suburbs are very safe.
Yes, you can live in the city, there is plenty of night life, and crime to go with it. Yes, we have MARTA, our rapid trasit busses and train. It is too safe if you are alone. May be great for a football or baseball day out to Atlanta or a trip to the airport.