2019 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in MichiganAbout this List

Lodi Township

• Suburb in Michigan
• 12 reviews

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• 6,354 Population

East Grand Rapids

• Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: AMAZING LITTLE TOWN!! I have lived here all my life and I couldn't think of anywhere else to live in Michigan. Everyone knows everyone else your super close with your neighbors and block. The East stereotypes aren't really that amazing though. People in other towns call us the stuck-up rich kids because the houses are big and expensive. You're super close to downtown EGR almost wherever you live. There are a few stores including Starbucks, Kilwins, A grocery store, Restaurants, and an Athleta. There are lots more but those are the most popular. We also have a local hot dog and fries shop called Crazy Charlie's which has amazing food and I highly recommend. (Can be busy because kids walk there after school). All the schools (middle and High) are less than a 5-minute walk to all these places. There is little to no crime. Overall I highly recommened raising your family in East.
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• 11,493 Population

Okemos

• Town in Michigan
• 79 reviews

Current Resident: Ideal family community. Strong public schools. The high school has full range of AP classes, kids score 4-5's. Excellent school music and art programs. Very safe. Kids make friendships across social classes. Religiously diverse metro area with Jewish synagogues, an Islamic mosque, a Hindu and Jain temple, churches with services in Chinese, Korean, and Spanish, African American churches, etc. Restaurants and grocery stores from many cultures. Many cultural opportunities at MSU. Parks, trails, lakes, farmer's market.
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• 22,989 Population

Northville

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 39 reviews

Current Resident: This is a very expensive neighborhood, but there is always something going on! I have never seen a town so busy during the summer and fall months. They are also VERY good about cleaning up after a bad snow storm and making sure the community is safe. It's a huge up and coming area for new and growing families.
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• 5,998 Population

Forest Hills

• Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
• 76 reviews

Current Resident: I love that Forest HIlls is such a safe community. They have a great school system, and the and it is extremely family friendly. It is quite pricey, and the society as a whole is very affluent. There are lots of opportunities for kids to play sports and participate in clubs, and many school options. There are Spanish Immersion and Mandarin Immersion school programs available nearby. The location is ideal, since it is a few minute's drive from Grand Rapids, but not too close, and relatively close to Lake Michigan.
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• 27,599 Population

Brighton Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: Brighton has a great reputation for a lot of things. It has a number of various restaurants form American, Italian, Greek, Thai, Sushi, and many more. It has fancy dining to casual. It is also very family orientated with all of it's activities at the Mill Pond. The have Music in the Park, Fishing Derbies in the summer, Ice Sculptures in the winter, and a wonderful walk way that stretches from one end of the pond to the other for a nice stroll.
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• 18,478 Population

Berkley

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 34 reviews

Current Resident: Berkley is a very tight-nit community. Very walkable and lots of good places to visit. Downtown area is beautiful, and the school system is very diverse!
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• 15,269 Population

Courtland Township

• Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
• 40 reviews

Current Resident: I'm very glad I grew up in this great family town. Courtland township has beautiful lakes, nice running trails, and awesome restaurants. Make sure to stop by Uchellos wink wink I work there.
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• 8,377 Population

Larkin Charter Township

• Town in Michigan
• 3 reviews

Niche User: Living in Midland has been amazing. I went to elementary through high school in Midland and the school system there is unbeatable, the level of learning is very high and it prepared me for college. Also living in Midland you have so much to do, our biggest tourist attraction is the fridge which is on the Tittabawase river. The bridge connects the skate park and playground with downtown midland which is full of local businesses including my brothers clothing shop. If I had to do it over again I would go back to Midland every time. Its a great city to raise a family.
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• 5,310 Population

Beverly Hills

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: I really enjoy living in Beverly Hills. There is a great school district. The police station is very central and the people are really friendly!
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• 10,424 Population

Grosse Pointe Farms

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 35 reviews

Current Resident: As a teenager, I think Grosse Pointe Farms is great! The only downside in my opinion is other people's political beliefs. I've grown up in a split household, so I've grown to make my own political choices. For others, that's not the case. The only thing I wish for is that everyone makes their own choices and doesn't just follow their parents beliefs because they think their parents are always right.
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• 9,238 Population

Texas Charter Township

• Town in Michigan
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: I recently moved to Texas Charter Township near kalamazoo and honestly this place is heaven for a family to live in! So many things to do and the community is amazingly polite. In other areas around kalamazoo people are very envious but i noticed that here people are less superficial and very kind.
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• 16,391 Population

Grosse Pointe Woods

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 35 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in the Pointes for 22 years. Split between the Park and the Woods. I have lived in the Woods for 11 years. I am not originally from the Pointes, but I wouldn't call anywhere else home! The schools are great, crime is low, private parks are awesome and you can ride your bike anywhere you need to go. Restaurants, doctor, dentist, market, we have it all!
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Troy

• Town in Michigan
• 212 reviews

Current Resident: It is kind of a boring city, all we really have is restaurants, which are mostly expensive and high end, and Somerset mall which gets very boring after you visit almost every week. As long as your not trying to get somewhere during rush hour, traffic flows pretty smoothly!
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Huntington Woods

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: Very friendly community. Always lots to do whether it is swimming, biking, golfing. Many activities and opportunities for children and adults. Safe and quaint neighborhood. Not very diverse, in terms or race and religion.
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• 6,347 Population

Frankenmuth Township

• Town in Michigan
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Niche User: Very little crime happens here, but it is growing.
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• 1,994 Population

Plymouth

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 30 reviews

Nearby Resident: Phenomenal town! I never went to their public schools, but my town was a short 10 minute commute away. The bar scene is always popping on the weekends and during the weekdays, you'll see a lot of families walking around. As long as the weather permits lol... Anyways, it's a pretty pricy place, but it's also in a really great environment so the real estate market is thriving there. Traffic depends on the time of the day, in the morning it can be rough, but it usually clears up by the afternoon. Very safe town as well!
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• 9,005 Population

Cannon Township

• Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
• 39 reviews

Niche User: What I love about West Michigan, is the abundance and variability of fun things to do here. From artisan markets, beach visits, local and Broadway theatre shows, u-pick farm experiences, zoos and parks, hiking and biking trails, and fabulous local restaurants, West Michigan has a little bit of everything.
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• 14,360 Population

Bloomfield Charter Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 70 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Bloomfield Township and direct surrounding areas ever since I moved to the Detroit Metro area in 2002. I have no plans of moving anywhere else in the area. This is a great area if not the best. Great for commuting access. You will need a car, public transportation seems to have bypassed most of the area. Higher End stores, malls, restaurants, and people. Higher educated primarily with mostly professionals and retired professionals. The people are diverse yet not really economically diverse. Very safe, quiet, great for schools for children. Clean, surrounded by lakes, and golf courses.
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• 41,969 Population

Northville Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 31 reviews

Current Resident: Really beautiful place to live; a lot of family friendly activities! Weather is beautiful, summer is gorgeous and super enjoyable. I wish they would fix the main roads, but other than that its a picturesque, cookie cutter American Dream city.
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• 28,838 Population

Oakland Charter Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 21 reviews

Current Resident: I have always felt extremely in my neighborhoods and out in town! Everyone is friendly and helpful, there is always plenty to do with friends, and I always feel comfortable going for a run or a bike ride out into town or on local trails like the Paint Creek. I also had a great experience with my education with Lake Orion schools. That's not to mention the natural beauty of local lakes, forests, and parks to enjoy nature and get outdoors during the summer.
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Vergennes Township

• Town in Michigan
• 11 reviews

Niche User: Lowell is a safe, small town. There is underage drinking and drug use, but no violent crime to speak of, usually.
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• 4,541 Population

Haslett

• Town in Michigan
• 37 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Haslett, MI. I have lived here my whole life. I've made a lot of great friends, and have had so many awesome experiences throughout my life. I especially love my neighborhood because we are all very close and feel like family. So many of my teachers have made a positive impact in my life, and I am so appreciative of all they've done for me. This community is very friendly, and I have always felt very safe living here. I also love being so close to Michigan State University and all it has to offer as well. Their isn't a lot of night life in Haslett, but I don't really mind as my family, friends and various school and community events keep me plenty busy. There really is not much I would change about this community!
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Jenison

• Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
• 50 reviews

Current Resident: Jenison is a very safe, close knit community. We have a great school system that gets you prepared for college and everyone is very active in the community. What I like about it, is that we are less than a half an hour drive from the beaches and from Grand Rapids. However, what I dislike about it, is that we are a very conservative area. We are sometimes known as the West Michigan Bubble which can be a good and bad thing. One thing Jenison can work on is diversity.
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Zeeland Charter Township

• Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Very family friendly! Love how close to lakeshore and downtown Grand Rapids. Great combination of family and city living. Downtown Zeeland is also very family oriented and has its own free splashpad during the summer months!
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• 10,864 Population