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Best Neighborhoods for Families in Michigan (2026 Rankings)

Finding the best family-friendly neighborhoods in Michigan means looking at safety, walkability, and community stability. We analyzed 25 neighborhoods to find areas with the lowest crime rates combined with strong homeownership and walkability.

Sterling HeightsMI

Kurby Score: 62

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $243,400

AQI: 41

Kurby Score: 65

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $112,200

AQI: 41

Kurby Score: 61

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $169,300

AQI: 41

4

Kurby Score: 65

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $189,400

AQI: 41

5

Kurby Score: 69

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $380,200

AQI: 41

6

Dearborn HeightsMI

Kurby Score: 65

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $161,200

AQI: 41

7

Kurby Score: 64

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $152,700

AQI: 41

8

Farmington HillsMI

Kurby Score: 64

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $319,000

AQI: 41

9

Kurby Score: 62

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $164,900

AQI: 41

10

Kurby Score: 64

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $249,000

AQI: 41

11

Kurby Score: 62

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $43,300

AQI: 41

12

Kurby Score: 64

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $375,600

AQI: 41

13

Kurby Score: 67

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $212,800

AQI: 41

14

Kurby Score: 68

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $180,300

AQI: 41

15

Kurby Score: 63

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $100,100

AQI: 41

16

Rochester HillsMI

Kurby Score: 70

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $359,800

AQI: 41

17

Kurby Score: 61

Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $132,300

AQI: 41

18

Kurby Score: 62

Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $240,800

AQI: 41

19

Kurby Score: 70

Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $289,800

AQI: 41

20

Kurby Score: 68

Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $222,600

AQI: 41

21

Kurby Score: 68

Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $227,000

AQI: 41

22

Kurby Score: 62

Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $51,700

AQI: 41

23

Kurby Score: 66

Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $115,600

AQI: 41

24

Kurby Score: 66

Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $129,400

AQI: 41

25

St. Clair ShoresMI

Kurby Score: 63

Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K

Homeownership: 94.0%

Home Value: $181,300

AQI: 41

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Highest Homeownership Neighborhoods in Michigan

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Most Affordable Rent Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by lowest median rent

Highest Income Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by median household income

Lowest Unemployment Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by lowest unemployment rate

Best Climate-Resilient Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by lowest climate risk score

Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by lowest electricity rates

Lowest Property Tax Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by median annual property tax

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Best Neighborhoods with Public Transit in Michigan

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ranked by walkability score

Greenest Neighborhoods in Michigan

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Most Populated Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by population

Lowest Poverty Rate Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by lowest poverty rate

Highest Home Value Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by median home value

Most Affordable Housing Neighborhoods in Michigan

ranked by lowest median home value

Safest Neighborhoods (Low Property Crime) in Michigan

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