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    Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Michigan (2026 Rankings)

    Retirement is about finding the right balance of safety, affordability, and quality of life. We analyzed 25 neighborhoods in Michigan to find the best areas for retirees, focusing on low crime rates and reasonable cost of living.

    Sterling HeightsMI
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $243,400
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    LansingMI
    Kurby Score: 65
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $112,200
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    WarrenMI
    Kurby Score: 61
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $169,300
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    4
    DearbornMI
    Kurby Score: 65
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $189,400
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    5
    NoviMI
    Kurby Score: 69
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $380,200
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    6
    Dearborn HeightsMI
    Kurby Score: 65
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $161,200
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    7
    KalamazooMI
    Kurby Score: 64
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $152,700
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    8
    Farmington HillsMI
    Kurby Score: 64
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $319,000
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    9
    WestlandMI
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $164,900
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    10
    LivoniaMI
    Kurby Score: 64
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $249,000
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    11
    FlintMI
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $43,300
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    12
    TroyMI
    Kurby Score: 64
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $375,600
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    13
    SouthfieldMI
    Kurby Score: 67
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $212,800
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    14
    WyomingMI
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $180,300
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    15
    PontiacMI
    Kurby Score: 63
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $100,100
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    16
    Rochester HillsMI
    Kurby Score: 70
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $359,800
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    17
    TaylorMI
    Kurby Score: 61
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $132,300
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    18
    East LansingMI
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $240,800
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    19
    Royal OakMI
    Kurby Score: 70
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $289,800
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    20
    PortageMI
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $222,600
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    21
    KentwoodMI
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $227,000
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    22
    SaginawMI
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $51,700
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    23
    Battle CreekMI
    Kurby Score: 66
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $115,600
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    24
    RosevilleMI
    Kurby Score: 66
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $129,400
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41
    25
    St. Clair ShoresMI
    Kurby Score: 63
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 188
    Home Value: $181,300
    Property Tax: $1,976/yr
    AQI: 41

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