Sterling Heights/Warren (Detroit, Royal Oak, Auburn Hills: home, schools, traffic)

[cheryl1972]

We're moving from Royal Oak to the Sterling Heights/Warren area. Does anyone know about the schools/neighborhoods in these areas? We're looking at an apt at 14 and Schoenherr area. Thanks!

[Motor_city_queen]

The schools are pretty good out there. If you move to Warren try to stay clear of 9 mile....its just like Detroit....and I say that because a lot of people are afraid of Detroit. I would actually go with Sterling Heights, but both are good areas.

[Angel Bear]

I live in SH near Utica...Utica Schools are great. I don't have children, but I do pay attention to the schools and such for resale issues of my home.

I enjoy the Lakeside area because everything is so convenient for errands, shopping, etc.

We've lived here almost 8 years. We tested the commute for my husband and we did find the 5 miles difference between Warren and Sterling Heights did make a difference in rush hour. It took an extra 20-25 minutes to go up Schoenherr from 13 mile to M-59 (equivalent to 20 Mile Rd. LOL). Now, it only take hubby 20-30 minutes to get to Auburn Hills, so for us, it was a big deal, but it may not be for you. If you need to be near 1-696 then it is great to live in Warren area...It can take 30 minutes or more in rush hour to get from M-59 to 696, depending on weather and traffic, time of year, etc.

[jrmontag]

I went to elementary and middle school in Sterling Heights and I turned out alright! Just finishing my doctorate in fact.

[M1monster]

If your moving to 14 and Schoenherr the schoold district is Warren Con.
Not bad but utica schools are better.

[irondesk2005]

How would the clinton township be for schools and commute ?
thanks