This Michigan City is One of the Best Places to Live in America
Who would have thought that one of the best places to live in the entire country is right here in Michigan? According to a just-released study, it’s true. I’m actually…

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Who would have thought that one of the best places to live in the entire country is right here in Michigan? According to a just-released study, it's true. I'm actually not surprised. In my opinion, Michigan is one of the best states to live in throughout America. We have all the seasons, which is great (although I could do without winter), and there are lots of things to do in Michigan year-round.
A new study out names one Michigan city as one of the best places to live in the entire U.S. It's great to know that others appreciate what Michigan has to offer!
Niche has released the its annual list of the Best Places to Live for 2022, which ranks the best cities and communities to live in using an array of criteria. "The Best Places to Live ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area," Niche states in the study. "This grade takes into account several key factors of a location, including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area. Learn where our data comes from."
So, which Michigan city is one of the best places to live in America? According to the Niche, that city is Okemos, which is a suburb of Lansing, just east of the city. Okemos came in as the overall No. 12 best place to live in the country. "Living in Okemos offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes," Niche states. "In Okemos, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Okemos and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Okemos are highly rated." If you're curious, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, was at No. 1 on the tally.
I happen to think that Michigan has plenty of amazing places to live. From the beauty of the UP to the hustle and bustle of the major cities, Michigan really has something for everyone. If you've ever wondered what would be the best place in Michigan to live, we have the answer.
Niche has released the outlet's annual Best Places to Live rankings, which ranks the best cities and communities to live in judging by a variety of criteria. According to Niche, the results were based on several key factors, such as the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics and access to amenities. Using all of that data, they put together a list of the best cities to live in Michigan for 2022.
Going outside of Michigan, the handful of cities at the top of the list includes Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania; City Center, California; Penn Wynee, Pennsylvania; and Houserville, Pennsylvania. Gosh, that's a lot of love for Pennsylvania. I've been to that state many times, and it's beautiful, but I had no idea it had so many cities that would be considered the best in the U.S. In Michigan, the highest-rated city was Okemos, coming in at No. 12 for the entire country. I am very familiar with Okemos and totally agree it's a great place to be, so that result doesn't really surprise me.
Read on for the full list of the 35 best places to live in Michigan via Niche. Is your favorite Michigan city here? I was surprised to see Ann Arbor at No. 12, since they are usually No. 1 on these lists. That said, No. 12 is pretty great. I was also hoping to see Detroit on here. Needless to say, all the cities on here are deserving, but remember to venture outside of this list, since Michigan is packed with great spots to live.
Read on for the 35 Best Places to Live in the Michigan for 2022
This list is courtesy of Niche.
Okemos
Troy
Bloomfield Township
Huntington Woods
Beverly Hills
Grosse Pointe Park
Novi
East Grand Rapids
Northville
Haslett
Ann Arbor
Birmingham
Lodi Township
Grosse Pointe Farms
Farmington
Royal Oak
Berkley
Eastgate
Northville Township
Grosse Pointe
Eastown
Fulton Heights
Forest Hills
Franklin
Pittsfield Township
Larkin Charter Township
http://www.larkintownship.org/
Rochester Hills
Pleasant Ridge
Grosse Pointe Woods
Farmington Hills
Rochester
Oakland Charter Township
http://www.oaklandtownship.org/community_info/about_oakland_township/index.php