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Current Resident: Attention to local trails and public space is appreciated. Very safe and secure area, good for raising families. Downtown is not affordable for the average single person, however dual-income or high net worth households can make it work. Availability for rental homes/apts and daycare is very, very, VERY low. The natural beauty of the area is unmatched.... Read 3 reviews
Population 94,562
#1 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
County in Michigan,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Attention to local trails and public space is appreciated. Very safe and secure area, good for raising families. Downtown is not affordable for the average single person, however dual-income or high....
Attention to local trails and public space is appreciated. Very safe and secure area, good for raising families. Downtown is not affordable for the average single person, however dual-income or high....
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 94,562,
Current Resident: There are many mom and pop shops in the local area, and many of them are artistically pleasing to visitors from all over the US. Every year there is a festival and all the college students from the area treat themselves to great entertainment and beautiful views on the beach. I would like to see bigger name branded stores in the area, especially for how busy the downtown area can get during the warm seasons. All year long there are job openings and the cost of living is just outstanding from any place i have ever lived. The schools here are very up to date and allows parents to flexibly get involved with their children's learning. Overall, it is an amazingly peaceful place to live.... Read 16 reviews
Population 293,713
#2 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says There are many mom and pop shops in the local area, and many of them are artistically pleasing to visitors from all over the US. Every year there is a festival and all the college students from the....
There are many mom and pop shops in the local area, and many of them are artistically pleasing to visitors from all over the US. Every year there is a festival and all the college students from the....
Read 16 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 293,713,
Population 33,946
#3 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 33,946,
Templeton Academy DC
Private School•
WASHINGTON, DC•
6-12
Academy of Christian Education
RESTON, VA•
PK, K-9
Flagship Charter Academy
Public School•
DETROIT, MI•
K-8
Current Resident: It's home and there's a reason it's called Charlevoix: the beautiful. So many boats come through the channel. The bridge is illuminated with LEDS that change color. There's so much fun for the kids and it's a safe location! Lots of tourists during the summer that we graciously need! Plenty of in dining with amazing staff! Something we definitely need during this pandemic! Just a tip, the bridge goes up every 30 minutes!... Read 6 reviews
Population 26,109
#4 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It's home and there's a reason it's called Charlevoix: the beautiful. So many boats come through the channel. The bridge is illuminated with LEDS that change color. There's so much fun for the kids....
It's home and there's a reason it's called Charlevoix: the beautiful. So many boats come through the channel. The bridge is illuminated with LEDS that change color. There's so much fun for the kids....
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 26,109,
Current Resident: I've had the privilege of experiencing the allure of Berrien County. From its picturesque lakeshore to its cultural treasures and tight-knit community, this corner of Michigan is a hidden gem. It's a place where I've created lasting memories. Berrien County's food scene is another highlight. The farm-to-table movement is alive and well, with an abundance of restaurants that source ingredients locally. The only minor drawback I've encountered is the region's relatively harsh winters. The snow and cold can be a bit challenging, but for many, it's a small price to pay for the beautiful spring, summer, and fall seasons.... Read 17 reviews
Population 154,263
#5 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've had the privilege of experiencing the allure of Berrien County. From its picturesque lakeshore to its cultural treasures and tight-knit community, this corner of Michigan is a hidden gem. It's a....
I've had the privilege of experiencing the allure of Berrien County. From its picturesque lakeshore to its cultural treasures and tight-knit community, this corner of Michigan is a hidden gem. It's a....
Read 17 reviews.
Population: 154,263,
Current Resident: Washtenaw County is home to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It is always bustling with life and it is very family friendly.... Read 13 reviews
Population 372,428
#6 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
13 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Washtenaw County is home to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It is always bustling with life and it is very family friendly..
Washtenaw County is home to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It is always bustling with life and it is very family friendly..
Read 13 reviews.
Population: 372,428,
Population 36,836
#7 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 36,836,
Current Resident: Kent county is a great area for families with young children hoping to get quality education. Depending on where you chose to live, there are different immersion programs.... Read 62 reviews
Population 654,958
#8 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
62 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Kent county is a great area for families with young children hoping to get quality education. Depending on where you chose to live, there are different immersion programs..
Kent county is a great area for families with young children hoping to get quality education. Depending on where you chose to live, there are different immersion programs..
Read 62 reviews.
Population: 654,958,
Current Resident: Great area for families and young people to socialize and connect with nature while enjoying city living. This community has hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails open to the public! There is plenty of outdoor sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing available right within city limits. The city hosts many events throughout the year such as harbor fest, blueberry festival, and many more that are super enjoyable for both young and old alike. The community hosts many great options for kids like the Childrens museum an interactive museum kiddos can play in! There is an active college community in this city with a respectful night life scene. Many of the college homes are mixed into the family neighborhoods with rarely any noise issues. The summers see a change in population with the college students leaving but there is a huge pick up in tourism as this is a fresh coast town. The summers are populated with people heading to Lake Superior and visiting their alma mater.... Read 25 reviews
Population 66,380
#9 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great area for families and young people to socialize and connect with nature while enjoying city living. This community has hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails open to the public! There is....
Great area for families and young people to socialize and connect with nature while enjoying city living. This community has hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails open to the public! There is....
Read 25 reviews.
Population: 66,380,
Population 22,251
#10 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
Population: 22,251,
Current Resident: I have lived here all my life. I lived in North Muskegon area from birth through high school. I graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School and went to school in that district since preschool. The area is very nice and many of the people in the community were too. The school had people from all types of backgrounds coming from all over Muskegon County, from low income to high income. There was always opportunities as kids to be involved in extracurricular such as sports and the fine arts. I know other school districts in Muskegon do too. The Fraulenthal Theatre in downtown is a great place to see live shows and performances and many schools were able to do so there. The county is also full of beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan. Pere Marquette Park, Muskegon State Park, and Duck Lake State Park to name a few. The activities there were fun for people of all ages. Other lakes like Muskegon Lake offer great fishing as well. The whole county is working on becoming better as well.... Read 59 reviews
Population 175,633
#11 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
59 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here all my life. I lived in North Muskegon area from birth through high school. I graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School and went to school in that district since preschool. The area....
I have lived here all my life. I lived in North Muskegon area from birth through high school. I graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School and went to school in that district since preschool. The area....
Read 59 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 175,633,
Current Resident: Beautiful during the fall! There are so many hikes, waterfalls, lakes! It is the perfect place to live if you are an outdoor kind of person. From fishing and hunting, or just a nice day out with the family. You truly get the most out of nature in Houghton County. One of the biggest shocks to me, moving to Michigan from Utah, was how kind everyone is. Most of the people up here, even if you are a complete stranger, are so kind-hearted. They will treat you with so much respect like you grew up together. If you are looking for a location to start of family, or just looking for a new start and something new, then this is the place for you. All year round there is some fun and excitement going on in Houghton County. Come see for yourself.... Read 10 reviews
Population 37,485
#12 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful during the fall! There are so many hikes, waterfalls, lakes! It is the perfect place to live if you are an outdoor kind of person. From fishing and hunting, or just a nice day out with the....
Beautiful during the fall! There are so many hikes, waterfalls, lakes! It is the perfect place to live if you are an outdoor kind of person. From fishing and hunting, or just a nice day out with the....
Read 10 reviews.
Population: 37,485,
Current Resident: Cheboygan, Mi is located in northern mi, just 30 minutes from Mackinaw City and The Mackinaw Bridge. Cheboygan is located on Lake Huron. There are many unique shops downtown, a farmer's market every weekend (during growing season) and a beach. There are at least a dozen wineries within an hour's drive. A 40 minute drive can put you in Saint Ignace in the upper peninsula.... Read 3 reviews
Population 25,654
#13 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Cheboygan, Mi is located in northern mi, just 30 minutes from Mackinaw City and The Mackinaw Bridge. Cheboygan is located on Lake Huron. There are many unique shops downtown, a farmer's market every....
Cheboygan, Mi is located in northern mi, just 30 minutes from Mackinaw City and The Mackinaw Bridge. Cheboygan is located on Lake Huron. There are many unique shops downtown, a farmer's market every....
Population: 25,654,
Population 10,814
#14 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 10,814,
Current Resident: I have lived in Oakland County for almost my entire life. I feel very safe an at home here. People are friendly and helpful. There is few cases of crime. And overall it is very family friendly. But I do notice that Oakland County is overly Caucasian in terms of diversity. But in the past few years more African Americans and other ethnicities have been moving in. The cost of living is fairly high, and real estate can be crazy expensive due to several properties being located near or next to lakes. Another problem are the road conditions. Due the harsh and unpredictable winters in Michigan, the roads are in very poor condition. Mainly pot holes are a huge problem. Recently the governor has pushed the need for fixed roads, but only the main roads are being fixed. But this is my home, and I hope other residents also think that way.... Read 32 reviews
Population 1,271,983
#15 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Oakland County for almost my entire life. I feel very safe an at home here. People are friendly and helpful. There is few cases of crime. And overall it is very family friendly. But I....
I have lived in Oakland County for almost my entire life. I feel very safe an at home here. People are friendly and helpful. There is few cases of crime. And overall it is very family friendly. But I....
Read 32 reviews.
Population: 1,271,983,
Population 23,427
#16 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
Population: 23,427,
Current Resident: Van Buren County in Michigan is a wonderful place to be. The schools are competitive and are friendly. The area people live in is an exciting place and everyone treats others with respect and hospitality.... Read 14 reviews
Population 75,550
#17 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Van Buren County in Michigan is a wonderful place to be. The schools are competitive and are friendly. The area people live in is an exciting place and everyone treats others with respect and....
Van Buren County in Michigan is a wonderful place to be. The schools are competitive and are friendly. The area people live in is an exciting place and everyone treats others with respect and....
Read 14 reviews.
Population: 75,550,
Former Resident: Over the years Allegan and the surrounding areas have grown a lot. It has opened many new shops and activity centers that make it a great family friend place, but also a place to enjoy alone as an adult. Moving out of the city, my family now finds ourselves going back there to enjoy the town.... Read 10 reviews
Population 119,418
#18 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Over the years Allegan and the surrounding areas have grown a lot. It has opened many new shops and activity centers that make it a great family friend place, but also a place to enjoy alone as an....
Over the years Allegan and the surrounding areas have grown a lot. It has opened many new shops and activity centers that make it a great family friend place, but also a place to enjoy alone as an....
Population: 119,418,
Current Resident: The county, my neighborhood specifically, feels very safe and clean. Everyone is friendly and the area is close knit where people feel comfortable to hang out outside with others. Most of the places like schools and restaurants are close enough for people to drive to or even walk to from the neighborhood.... Read 52 reviews
Population 1,789,781
#19 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The county, my neighborhood specifically, feels very safe and clean. Everyone is friendly and the area is close knit where people feel comfortable to hang out outside with others. Most of the places....
The county, my neighborhood specifically, feels very safe and clean. Everyone is friendly and the area is close knit where people feel comfortable to hang out outside with others. Most of the places....
Read 52 reviews.
Population: 1,789,781,
Current Resident: Alger county is a beautiful place to live and to also visit. It is mostly known for its pictured rock lake shore running along Lake Superior. It is a fun and adventurous atmosphere in the summer time with plenty of places to hike. You can visit naturally occurring waterfalls, and also see beautiful rock formations caused by the largest great lake. Another great thing about Alger county is that the crime level is very low, and it is a pretty safe place to live and raise a family. The schools in this county are very small, giving people a chance to get a personal education from the teachers. It is a great place to live or visit.... Read 1 review
Population 8,911
#20 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Alger county is a beautiful place to live and to also visit. It is mostly known for its pictured rock lake shore running along Lake Superior. It is a fun and adventurous atmosphere in the summer time....
Alger county is a beautiful place to live and to also visit. It is mostly known for its pictured rock lake shore running along Lake Superior. It is a fun and adventurous atmosphere in the summer time....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 8,911,
Current Resident: I have been living in the city of Kalamazoo for the past eight years and it is a wonderful small town to raise a family. I appreciate the staff members at the local public schools that my children attend and believe they are doing a good job. The city holds several events including festivals, fairs and parades every year for holidays and special events that every resident in the city of Kalamazoo and surrounding areas can enjoy. My favorites have to be RibFest that comes along at the beginning of August in downtown Arcadia as well as the Pride Parade in the month of June. My children especially enjoy the Kalamazoo County fair where they can ride their favorite rides and eat their favorite fair foods. There is a wide variety of job opportunities in Kalamazoo County and attempt to keep up with the ever-changing economy. I have planted my seed here for the past eight years with plenty more years ahead of me.... Read 108 reviews
Population 261,280
#21 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
108 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have been living in the city of Kalamazoo for the past eight years and it is a wonderful small town to raise a family. I appreciate the staff members at the local public schools that my children....
I have been living in the city of Kalamazoo for the past eight years and it is a wonderful small town to raise a family. I appreciate the staff members at the local public schools that my children....
Read 108 reviews.
Population: 261,280,
Current Resident: Monroe is a peaceful community, I love the people and atmosphere. Every store has the nicest individuals and don’t judge me based on my darker skin, I love the country!... Read 42 reviews
Population 154,068
#22 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
42 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Monroe is a peaceful community, I love the people and atmosphere. Every store has the nicest individuals and don’t judge me based on my darker skin, I love the country!.
Monroe is a peaceful community, I love the people and atmosphere. Every store has the nicest individuals and don’t judge me based on my darker skin, I love the country!.
Read 42 reviews.
Population: 154,068,
Current Resident: Newaygo County is my home town. I have attended Newaygo Public Schools and have had great experiences while attending. All schools in the Newaygo area have been modified for the protection of children, including an officer in the building. Newaygo is a very safe and family friendly community with many small businesses and parks. An issue, however, is diversity. Newaygo population is made up of 94.80% White, 1.12% African American, with the remaining 4.08% is made up of other races. To me, these percentages are not ideal. Although Newaygo County may have some imperfections, all places do.... Read 7 reviews
Population 49,653
#23 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Newaygo County is my home town. I have attended Newaygo Public Schools and have had great experiences while attending. All schools in the Newaygo area have been modified for the protection of....
Newaygo County is my home town. I have attended Newaygo Public Schools and have had great experiences while attending. All schools in the Newaygo area have been modified for the protection of....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 49,653,
Current Resident: Two of the most amazing thing about this town is that it lyes in the heart of the Huron National Forest and the beautiful internationally known Ausable River. Within these two amazing places you will find a different way of life. Here is where we care about our neighbors, we consider them family.. As I sit here and try to come up with a reference to give you on what the way of life is here, I simply can not. Inorder to full grasp the understand and way of life here in Crawford County, you have to come to visit for more than a day or two. Once people come here they always come back time and time again, in knowing that there is a simple life here, there's a calmness. You can find it on I75 north bound or I127 North bound once you reach this area on either one of those highways you can physically and spiritually feel the difference the calmness, the stress of your everyday life just float away.... Read 1 review
Population 13,102
#24 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Two of the most amazing thing about this town is that it lyes in the heart of the Huron National Forest and the beautiful internationally known Ausable River. Within these two amazing places you will....
Two of the most amazing thing about this town is that it lyes in the heart of the Huron National Forest and the beautiful internationally known Ausable River. Within these two amazing places you will....
Population: 13,102,
Current Resident: Though there isn't much to do, the people and education make the county awesome. Our county is small so our two schools within it are very competitive. I love our county.... Read 1 review
Population 5,891
#25 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in Michigan.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Though there isn't much to do, the people and education make the county awesome. Our county is small so our two schools within it are very competitive. I love our county..
Though there isn't much to do, the people and education make the county awesome. Our county is small so our two schools within it are very competitive. I love our county..
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Population: 5,891,
Georgetown Preparatory School
NORTH BETHESDA, MD•
9-12
Randolph-Macon Academy
FRONT ROYAL, VA•
Academy of the Sacred Heart
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI•
PK, K-12
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