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Detroit: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Detroit, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $16.95, median 5 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 24/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $18.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 6% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its review barrier is lower than in 90% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 5 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Detroit best sellers
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Rand McNally Folded Map: Detroit and Southeastern Michigan Regional Map
by Rand McNally
- List rank#1
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews15
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Michigan Bucket List Adventure Guide: Explore 100 Offbeat Destinations You Must Visit!
by Sean Holmes
- List rank#2
- Price$13.85
- Rating4.2
- Reviews537
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Great Lakes in 50 Maps
by Alex B Hill
- List rank#3
- Price$12.10
- Rating4.0
- Reviews32
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Michigan Day Trips by Theme (Day Trip Series)
by Kathryn Houghton
- List rank#4
- Price$12.28
- Rating4.6
- Reviews195
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Moon Michigan: Lakeside Getaways, Scenic Drives, Outdoor Recreation (Travel Guide)
by Paul Vachon
- List rank#5
- Price$17
- Rating4.6
- Reviews17
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The Turtle, The Mitten, and An Epic History of Michigan
by Aaron Helman
- List rank#6
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews67
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Lost In Michigan's Abandoned Places
by Mike Sonnenberg
- List rank#7
- Price$16.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews32
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The Insider's Michigan Bucket List: Discover 160 Secret Gems and Iconic Spots Across Two Peninsulas with Local Tips to Avoid the Crowds [Interactive Map]
by OpenMiles Press
- List rank#8
- Price$16.99
- Reviews-
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Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Images of America)
by Romie Minor
- List rank#9
- Price$17.50
- Rating4.5
- Reviews9
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Michigan Bucket List: Explore 150 Great Lakes Shorelines, Upper Peninsula Wonders, Lighthouse Trails, Island Escapes, Scenic Forest Drives, and Unforgettable Outdoor Adventures
- List rank#10
- Price$16.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
FAQ
Is Detroit a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 24/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 5 reviews and sells for $16.95.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Detroit?
The median best seller has 5 reviews, and 93% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Detroit best sellers cost?
The median price is $16.95; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.99 and $18.99.
Can new books break into Detroit?
6% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.