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    Neighborhoods/Michigan

    Most Populated Neighborhoods in Michigan (2026 Rankings)

    Population size reflects urban density, amenity availability, and community activity. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Michigan by population to highlight the most bustling areas.

    DetroitMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 636,787
    Home Value: $66,700
    Population: 636,787
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    Grand RapidsMI
    Kurby Score: 62
    Population: 198,917
    Home Value: $200,000
    Population: 198,917
    Walk Score: 98/100
    AQI: 36
    WarrenMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 138,588
    Home Value: $169,300
    Population: 138,588
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    4
    Sterling HeightsMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 133,744
    Home Value: $243,400
    Population: 133,744
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    5
    Ann ArborMI
    Kurby Score: 69
    Population: 123,851
    Home Value: $380,000
    Population: 123,851
    Walk Score: 98/100
    AQI: 37
    6
    LansingMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 112,986
    Home Value: $112,200
    Population: 112,986
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    7
    DearbornMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 108,414
    Home Value: $189,400
    Population: 108,414
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    8
    LivoniaMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 94,928
    Home Value: $249,000
    Population: 94,928
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    9
    TroyMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 87,170
    Home Value: $375,600
    Population: 87,170
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    10
    WestlandMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 84,806
    Home Value: $164,900
    Population: 84,806
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    11
    Farmington HillsMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 83,562
    Home Value: $319,000
    Population: 83,562
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    12
    FlintMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 81,863
    Home Value: $43,300
    Population: 81,863
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    13
    WyomingMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 76,732
    Home Value: $180,300
    Population: 76,732
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    14
    SouthfieldMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 76,107
    Home Value: $212,800
    Population: 76,107
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    15
    Rochester HillsMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 76,041
    Home Value: $359,800
    Population: 76,041
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    16
    KalamazooMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 73,342
    Home Value: $152,700
    Population: 73,342
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    17
    NoviMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 65,870
    Home Value: $380,200
    Population: 65,870
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    18
    TaylorMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 62,937
    Home Value: $132,300
    Population: 62,937
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    19
    Dearborn HeightsMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 62,474
    Home Value: $161,200
    Population: 62,474
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    20
    PontiacMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 61,965
    Home Value: $100,100
    Population: 61,965
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    21
    St. Clair ShoresMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 58,656
    Home Value: $181,300
    Population: 58,656
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    22
    Royal OakMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 58,053
    Home Value: $289,800
    Population: 58,053
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    23
    KentwoodMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 54,042
    Home Value: $227,000
    Population: 54,042
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    24
    Battle CreekMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 52,469
    Home Value: $115,600
    Population: 52,469
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    25
    PortageMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Population: 48,936
    Home Value: $222,600
    Population: 48,936
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41

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