Moving to Detroit Arsenal
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Warren, Michigan.
Also known as: Warren
Detroit Arsenal, in Warren, Michigan, is the home of the Army’s tank and automotive command (TACOM), the hub of ground-vehicle development. Families PCSing here settle in the Detroit suburbs of Sterling Heights, Troy, and Shelby Township, in an affordable Midwest metro with strong schools and a large civilian workforce.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-post housing is limited, so nearly all families live in the Detroit suburbs. Warren and Sterling Heights sit closest to the arsenal, Troy and Shelby Township draw families for their top schools at higher prices, and the wider Macomb and Oakland County suburbs offer a wide range of options. Metro Detroit is affordable, so buying with a VA loan is common.
Where military families live near Detroit Arsenal
Families PCSing to Detroit Arsenal most often settle in Sterling Heights, Troy, Shelby Township / Macomb. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | $1,400-$1,950 | $280k-$400k | 10-20 min | Close to the arsenal with good schools and value. |
| Troy | $1,700-$2,300 | $350k-$500k | 15-25 min | Top-rated schools to the west at higher prices. |
| Shelby Township / Macomb | $1,600-$2,150 | $330k-$460k | 15-25 min | Newer suburban homes and strong schools to the north. |
2026 BAH near Detroit Arsenal
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Detroit Arsenal is set by the MI142 (Detroit, MI) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $2,361 | $1,770 |
| E-7 | $2,652 | $2,049 |
| O-3 | $2,778 | $2,499 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Detroit Arsenal
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | High | Troy School District | Troy |
| Eisenhower High School | High | Utica Community Schools | Shelby Township |
| Messmore Elementary | Elementary | Utica Community Schools | Sterling Heights |
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Where do most families live near Detroit Arsenal?
Nearly all families live in the Detroit suburbs. Warren and Sterling Heights sit closest to the arsenal with good value. Troy draws families for its top-rated schools at higher prices. Shelby Township and the northern Macomb County suburbs offer newer homes and strong schools. Metro Detroit is affordable overall.
Is metro Detroit affordable for military families?
Yes. The Detroit suburbs have home prices below the national average, so buying with a VA loan is realistic for most ranks, even in strong school districts like Troy and Utica. The large civilian TACOM workforce supports a stable market, which helps families who buy and later PCS out.
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