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Macomb County

#20 in Best Counties to Live in Michigan
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Michigan
  • 81 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Macomb County is located in Michigan with a population of 864,019. In Macomb County, most residents own their homes. In Macomb County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Macomb County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Macomb County are above average.
    Population
    864,019

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $146,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $916
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Macomb County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      208.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      44.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      278.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,235
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      172
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Macomb County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,175
    National
    $55,322
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      Macomb County Reviews

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      It is great! The majority of Macomb is filled with subdivisions and food places which makes going out kind of difficult but there are so many places surrounding it and it is only about an hour out from everything which is not far at all which makes it the perfect cozy place to live. Even though it is majorly filled with houses and people, it doesn’t feel crowded and it feels as if there is still so much more room to fit new people. All the roads in macomb have pretty fast speed limits so you are able to get around pretty quickly and the traffic is not too bad, there are many traffic circles.
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      Macomb County is a great place to be! With the large assortment of restaurants and shops, there is always something to do here. Also, I have noticed a great deal of job opportunities for all ages in this area. Lots of businesses are looking for helpful hands! Overall, this is a great place to live and raise a family. The schools here are great, there is tons to do, and the people are so friendly!
      I absolutely love living in Macomb County. There are amazing opportunities school and occupation wise and even things to do outside of a profession. The community is diverse and is welcoming towards everyone. When I am in the county, I can easily find something to do and easily meet new people. Public schools are very safe in the county and graduating from two myself, I would reccomend them to anyone searching for schools. Every year Macomb grows more and more in population, economically, and developes new infrastructure. I would 100% recommend Macomb to anyone searching for a safe, comfortable, stable, home environment.