Report: 10 best places to live in Michigan for 2019

DETROIT – Another month, another list of the best places to live.

It seems the "best places to live" study is a monthly thing now for blogs and data collectors. Like, this one and this one and this one.

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Most of the lists have similar results, but they're fun to look at, anyway.

This time, HomeSnacks published a report on the "10 best places to live in Michigan for 2019."

Factors include:

  • Median Home Values
  • Median Income
  • Population Density (Higher better)
  • Unemployment Rate
  • Commute Time
  • Crime
  • Education Levels
  • Health Insurance Coverage
  • Poverty rates

So, here's their top 10 list:

  • East Grand Rapids
  • Huntington Woods
  • Birmingham 
  • Beverly Hills 
  • Berkley 
  • Plymouth 
  • Grosse Pointe Woods 
  • Northville 
  • Farmington
  • Grosse Pointe Farms
  • "East Grand Rapids is just about as close to a perfect area as you can get. Residents here are gainfully employed, and the schools are some of the best in the state. It’s safe, and residents get to enjoy the benefits of quality at home living," HomeSnacks writes about their top pick.

    More on the list here.


    About the Author:

    Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.