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2019 Best Suburbs to Live in the Detroit AreaAbout this List

Explore the best suburbs to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Bloomfield Charter Township

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 70 reviews
    #1 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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
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  2. Ann Arbor

    • City in Michigan
    • 437 reviews
    #2 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Niche User: A sweet and enjoyable small town! Ann Arbor offers everything that you need in your day to day life. The town is filled with restaurants, shops, music venues, fantastic schools, grocery stores and the best farmers market! I really enjoy the small town feel, but it is also nice that we have access to Detroit and if you are up to a big adventure Chicago is only 4 hours away! I am here as a graduate student and I am very glad I chose to come to Ann Arbor. Everyday you will see students, working professionals, and retirees walking around the town, eating at restaurants and truly enjoying life! Also, the ARBORETUM is to die for (trust me, you will want to go see this place). I can definitely see myself raising my kids here one day! DEFINITELY A MUST SEE TOWN!
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    • 119,303 Population
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  3. Birmingham

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 63 reviews
    #3 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Abundantly affluent. Upscale downtown vibe with plenty of fine and upscale casual dining and shopping. Great place to raise a family, for working adults and retirees. Attracts a Bria’s age demographic. Wide range in $/sq ft of residential property.
    Read 63 Reviews

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    • 20,836 Population
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  4. Troy

    • Town in Michigan
    • 213 reviews
    #4 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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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    • 83,336 Population
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  5. Beverly Hills

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 17 reviews
    #5 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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
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  6. Northville

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 39 reviews
    #6 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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
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  9. Grosse Pointe Park

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 25 reviews
    #7 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Best city to raise a family! Excellent public schools, two waterfront parks (pools, splash pad, private movie theaters). Beautiful homes that residents take pride in keeping up. Public service is second to none!
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    • 11,240 Population
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  10. Novi

    • Town in Michigan
    • 148 reviews
    #8 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: I am 22 and have spent my whole life living in Novi, Michigan. I attended Village Oaks Elementary, Novi Meadows, Novi Middle school, and Novi School. The educational system prepared me very well for my undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University. One thing that I would change in the school system is their English department's difficulty. I felt that it was too easy and did not challenge me to be a better writer. I struggled in writing at Grand Valley, but I worked very hard to get better. When applying to Graduate schools, I found tremendous difficulty in writing my application essays. I wish I had a better foundation.
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    • 58,835 Population
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  11. Northville Township

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 31 reviews
    #9 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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
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  12. Grosse Pointe Farms

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 36 reviews
    #10 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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
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  13. Franklin

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 3 reviews
    #11 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Former Resident: In all of Michigan, this has got to be my favorite town to live. I've been everywhere in Michigan and Franklin just has the best of the best. Professional citizens, charming estate style homes, quaint downtown. Only the best of everything and people who really care! The Police and businesses are nothing but AMAZING! I really like that there aren’t a lot of crisp dollars flying around this town.
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    • 3,218 Population
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  14. Huntington Woods

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 18 reviews
    #12 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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
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  15. Farmington

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 13 reviews
    #13 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Love the downtown shopping and activities during to whole year. I love the Farmer's market all summer long. There are a lot of resources for me to choose, from Doctors to clothing to eating in different venues to toy stores and hardware stores. I love being able to support the small business entrepreneur.
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    • 10,560 Population
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  16. Grosse Pointe

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 12 reviews
    #14 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Former Resident: I grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. From a child standpoint, it was a wonderful place to grow up. The public school system was impeccable, and it was an incredibly safe neighborhood. It is a suburb for families, mostly middle class families. As I got older, however, I started to notice its' flaws. I lived with my single mother and 3 older sisters. We were not a wealthy family, to say the least, and therefore did not "fit in". I had found out my mother was completely segregated from social life with other members of the community because of her financial situation. Grosse Pointe is also not diverse at all, made up almost completely of white individuals like myself. There is no nightlife in Grosse Pointe, as many people my age joked that the city "shuts down" at 9 p.m. Overall, I think this city is a safe environment to grow up and attend school at, but it is not a place for the unwealthy or individuals without children.
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    • 5,241 Population
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  17. Royal Oak

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 88 reviews
    #15 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Royal Oak is small but has the heart of a big city. It's pretty busy but not overwhelming. Downtown there are a lot of fun small shops and restaurants you can go to. There's always something to do down there! There's so much variety too. Just downtown we have about four theatres, three coffee shops, three pizza places and countless clothing stores. There's also about three large parks in the area to relax in. It's a very safe neighborhood with a lot of schools and affordable transportation. Royal Oak truly has it all.
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    • 58,973 Population
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  18. Rochester Hills

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 119 reviews
    #16 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: I have really enjoyed growing up in Rochester Hills. As a student who has gone through the public school system, I can say with confidence that it provides a high quality education that strives for inclusivity and college preparation. Rochester Hills also has a thriving downtown area, with many shops and restaurants for people of all ages to enjoy throughout the year. In fact, my favorite event in Rochester Hills is the light show downtown that begins around Christmas! It is always a memorable and gorgeous time of the year to be living there!
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    • 73,458 Population
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  19. Bloomfield Hills

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 27 reviews
    #17 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: I have been a resident of BH for going on 10 years now. I have gone through the elementary and middle school systems through BHSD and am about to graduate high school. Overall, BH is a nice district with a variety of people of different creeds, ages, and identities. One issue is the weather-infrastructure blend. Roads are often filled with potholes which is only made worse during winter.
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    • 3,981 Population
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  22. Pittsfield Charter Township

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 62 reviews
    #18 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Pittsfield Charter Township is a quiet and cozy place to live. The neighbors are very friendly and I feel safe living here. Here, we have Pittsfield Charter Township taxes, which are lower than Ann Arbor, but we are still a part of the Ann Arbor public school system, so we get the benefit of having one of the best school systems around the area. We are perfectly centered inside the areas of Saline, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and Milan. We are just a few minutes from Eastern Michigan University, and only 20 minutes from the University of Michigan.
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    • 37,818 Population
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  23. Grosse Pointe Woods

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 35 reviews
    #19 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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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    • 15,678 Population
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  24. Berkley

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 35 reviews
    #20 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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
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  25. Plymouth

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 32 reviews
    #21 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    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
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  26. Farmington Hills

    • Town in Michigan
    • 159 reviews
    #22 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Due to having a small community, Farmington Hills is extremely tight-knit. I know so many people in town, and I can ask for the "ole' cup of sugar" from my neighbors any time of the week. We have a swing dance almost every Thursday night in the town square with new people attending each week. Every year, everyone gathers for the annual Miss Farmington at the local theater, which I participated in one year. The security here is impeccable, and all of the police officers are extremely friendly and exceptional at their job. The living spaces are affordable and spacious with choices of condos, apartments, or a house. We have a distinguished education system with some of the top schools in Michigan in our area. The town blossoms with wooded areas and hills, and has a gorgeous fall. The one thing I would change is the variation in job opportunities. Other than that, I am so blessed and grateful to reside in this beautiful community where I have created so many wonderful memories!
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    • 81,235 Population
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  27. West Bloomfield Charter Township

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 176 reviews
    #23 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Personally, I love the city of West Bloomfield. Having moved hear from Novi a few years back, I was skeptical of it. However, upon arrival I had realized that I really liked the city. The operative word I would use to describe West Bloomfield is 'safe'. I feel very safe here; almost anywhere I go in the city I feel right at home. As a student at West Bloomfield High School I can say that it is great. The teachers are very helpful and dedicated! One improvement would be more sidewalks! I love to walk around and enjoy the beauties offered by West Bloomfield, these walks would be much better with sidewalks!
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    • 65,845 Population
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  28. Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 4 reviews
    #24 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: I have basically lived here my whole life and I have loved every moment of it. I will say that the taxes are high and the houses are expensive, but the environment is wonderful, with access to parks and other services. The school system is great. The lake is great. The roads are a bit bumpy in some areas, but for the most part great. I would definitely recommend looking in this area.
    Read 4 Reviews

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    • 2,910 Population
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  29. Rochester

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 45 reviews
    #25 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: I Love the community and endless community events! Rochester is quaint, but it also has plenty of options for entertainment, food, and education. There's plent of activities for people of all ages to participate in and always community events going on.
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    • 12,987 Population
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