Here Are The 10 Best Places To Live In Michigan…And Why
Maybe you’ve heard the news, Michigan is on the rebound. And that has a lot to do with its recovery within its automotive, technology, and healthcare industries. But we think it also has to do with the quality of our cities. If you have friends or relatives who live elsewhere and are considering a move to the Mitten, show them this helpful guide. We singled out some great cities and identified which might be your ideal place to live, based on your lifestyle.

Detroit has always been a cultural center point for Michigan, what with its influence in music, fine arts, and theater. Pictured here, Fox Theater, where you can catch a concert or Broadway show.

As pictured here at the Selden Standard in Midtown.
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Michigan and State theaters in Ann Arbor are perfect for viewing art house and critically-acclaimed cinema. Pictured here, Michigan Theater.
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Pictured here, the popular Aventura Restaurant, which serves up some of the best Spanish tapas around.

Thanks to world-renowned cultural events like Art Prize, Grand Rapids has secured its reputation as a creative center in Michigan. Pictured here, a mural in-progress at the 2009 Art Prize.

One of the hottest new restaurant there is Osteria Rossa, pictured here.

The college town of East Lansing is a nice place to be when you're out in the world for the first time, attending Michigan State University.

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Just north of Detroit's Eight Mile, is the laid back city of Ferndale, where you can find a nice loft...

Pictured here, the Liars Club Biker Gang.

The big city's nice for some people, but for others, real happiness is becoming one with nature.


With ample room for lush parks and green spaces, this is an ideal city for the type who enjoys taking their morning workout outside.
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In Novi, you've got a nice mix of affluent household income, strong property values, excellent shopping options, and safe schools.

Midland is great in terms of having plenty of things to do, low crime, and steady jobs. Among the family activities you can enjoy is visiting the "Tridge," pictured here. It's a scenic, three-way foot bridge that takes you over the Chippewa and Tittabawassee Rivers.

When considering where to establish your family, it's important to consider housing. The market in this community is strong, as is median income, thanks to Dow Chemical nearby.
We know this is by no means an exhaustive list. Where do you think the perfect place in Michigan is to live? Tell us in the comments below!
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