
One of the ‘Best Places to Live in America’ is Located in Mid-Michigan
Niche has put together its annual list of the 'Best Places to Live in America', and of the 25 places named, one city in Michigan made the list!
The Best Places to Live in America by Niche
For a city to make this list, you know it has to be good. First, there are only 25 cities on this list, meaning not every state is represented. So to be on this is quite the honor.
Plus, when putting together these rankings, Niche looks at the stats and the reviews.
Here's how they come up with their ranking;
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.
Mid-Michigan City Named One of the 'Best Places to Live in America'
The one Michigan city good enough to make the list was...
Okemos, Michigan!
Using statistics from the U.S. Census and other expert insights, Niche named Okemos one of the best places to live in America.

Out of 25, Okemos landed 15th on the list, sighting it's exemplary public schools and how good they are for families. Housing, nightlife, and diversity didn't do too bad either.
One of the Best Places to Live in Michigan
Okemos stands out across the country and within Michigan too.
Niche has named Okemos as the best place to raise a family in Michigan, the best suburb to live in Michigan, and just the best place to live in Michigan, period.
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