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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
    • 69
    #1 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: More diversity training for the educators, including the principal/office staff. Because it starts and ends at the top just as in the home environment. My light skinned mixed son didn't know what racism or bullying were until moving into the school district, and the school's are why we moved.
    Unfortunately, he was in a middle school with only 15-20% minority luckily there was only (1) senior high school and an about 35% minority mix, along with more attention paid to diversity in all respects.
    Bloomfield Twp is primarily residential, no fast food or party store type businesses, mostly doctors, lawyers offices. Residents take pride in ownership and don't move often driving up prices and the school's are Rated A+ , private unless you live in district.
    Lastly, BT is very safe with a police/EMS response time of 2-3min. I personally walk my poodle at 3a in my house coat& feel comfortable and safe.
    Thanks
    Read 69 Reviews

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    • 41,969 Population
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  2. Ann Arbor

    • City in Michigan
    • 412
    #2 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Nearby Resident: I love Ann Arbor because it has the small town feel, while also having the city and nigh life atmosphere. The heart of this city is located on the campus of The University of Michigan, but it is also surrounded by many tight knit neighborhoods and high schools. There are unlimited restaurants located in downtown Ann Arbor. I have lived here for 16 years and still have not visited 75% of them. If you love family, food, sports, activities, adventure, great school systems, and a caring community then Ann Arbor is the perfect place!
    Read 412 Reviews

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    • 119,303 Population
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  3. Birmingham

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 59
    #3 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: I love Birmingham! Downtown Birmingham is great; the city is not too big or too small, and it is very close to many places such as Detroit. I have lived here my whole life and I have never wished to live in another city and I would love to live here again after college and raise my family here.
    Read 59 Reviews

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    • A+
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    • 20,836 Population
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  4. Troy

    • Town in Michigan
    • 200
    #4 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: The city of Troy is not the city you go to to look for great stuff to do. But Troy is the city you live in if you want access to everything southeast Michigan has to offer. It is less then half an hour from downtown Detroit, with all the things that it offers, including the border to Canada and all the tourism that it offers. Troy is withing two hours of the state capital, offering many chances for learning. It is also with in reasonable driving distance of Michigan State and the University of Michigan, with other smaller colleges even closer. The most important part of the city, though, is its schools. The Troy school district is one of, if not the, best school district in the state. It is a safe city with great diversity and great schools. If you are looking to move to Michigan, I would recommend Troy.
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    • A+
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    • 83,336 Population
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  5. Beverly Hills

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 16
    #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!
    Read 16 Reviews

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    • 10,424 Population
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  6. Northville

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 36
    #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.
    Read 36 Reviews

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    • 5,998 Population
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  9. Grosse Pointe Park

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

    Current Resident: Grosse Pointe Park is a wonderful, affluent community to raise a family. Unfortunately, those within the community are not the easiest people to fit in with. Everything, even little things like school leadership positions, can be based on the child's parents connections. Otherwise, the community is beautiful and safe. The Park has three parks that those who live here can access with ID. There are also some very nice places to go out to eat on Kercheval in the Park. The schools are fantastic, offering a great education with very wonderful teachers within safe buildings.
    Read 24 Reviews

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    • 11,240 Population
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  10. Novi

    • Town in Michigan
    • 143
    #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
    • 30
    #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.
    Read 30 Reviews

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    • 28,838 Population
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  12. Grosse Pointe Farms

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 34
    #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.
    Read 34 Reviews

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    • 9,238 Population
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  13. Franklin

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 3
    #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
    • 16
    #12 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Small city, with the best small-town feel in the suburbs of Detroit! Each season has reason to celebrate with friends and neighbors!
    Read 16 Reviews

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    • A
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    • 6,347 Population
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  17. Farmington

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 12
    #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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  18. Grosse Pointe

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 10
    #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.
    Read 10 Reviews

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    • 5,241 Population
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  19. Royal Oak

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 80
    #15 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: Great community! Family friendly, adult friendly! Close to Detroit, but still far enough away!
    Schools are fantastic for the kids, high ranking in the state, and constantly moving forward with technology. Plenty of parks and bike friendly paths. Great fitness goals amongst the community. Intended to raise my son here.
    His father works in downtown Detroit and enjoys his job. Comes home happy from a short commute, exited to spend time with his family!
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    • B+
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    • 58,973 Population
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  20. Rochester Hills

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 107
    #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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  21. Bloomfield Hills

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 23
    #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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  24. Pittsfield Charter Township

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 61
    #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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  25. Grosse Pointe Woods

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 34
    #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!
    Read 34 Reviews

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    • 15,678 Population
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  26. Berkley

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

    Niche User: There're plenty of small businesses owned by locals, which is wonderful! The atmosphere is great year-round, but especially during summer while the town preps for the Woodward Dream Cruise. It's small, but close enough to bigger towns so that you're never too far from finding something new to do. That being said, it seems to be lacking in "hot spots" to hang out which almost forces a lot of teenage business away. Hopefully, that will change in the future. There are a lot of stores that have been opening or getting renovated so the future looks bright for the area!
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    • A
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    • 15,269 Population
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  27. Plymouth

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

    Current Resident: I have lived in Plymouth for the better part of 20 years. I have watched many changes, and growth come to the community. Plymouth is a safe place, with ample ammenities, and the coziest little town. Kellog Park in the center of town offers many attractions to residents such as Art in the Park, Ice Fest, music on Thursdays, trick or treating for kids, and Santa for kids just to name a few. The always seasonly decorated park is surrounded by many shops, boutiques, and restaurants that fill at night and on the weekends. While the nightlife options are rather limited, you are close enough to the freeways to head out to enjoy cities like Detroit, Ann Arbor, Novi, Royal Oak and Ferndale. I find that to be one of the biggest perks myself. If you were looking for a new community, I would absolutely recommend Plymouth, Michigan!
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    • 9,005 Population
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  28. Farmington Hills

    • Town in Michigan
    • 154
    #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!
    Read 154 Reviews

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    • A-
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    • 81,235 Population
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  29. West Bloomfield Charter Township

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 169
    #23 Best Suburbs to Live in Detroit Area

    Current Resident: I like that West Bloomfield is close to the city, but you still feel secluded from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can be driving and it looks like you are in the country, but a few miles down the road there are shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. It is surrounded by many beautiful lakes so outdoor activities are big during the summer. I also like that it is so diverse. There are many different cultures and backgrounds in every neighborhood. Although there are many diverse cultures, everyone has a great sense of community and is very friendly. Overall, I think West Bloomfield is a great place to live!
    Read 169 Reviews

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    • A
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    • 65,845 Population
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  30. Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

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

    Current Resident: I like the people within the city. Everyone is so nice and thoughtful and typically there is nothing to worry about. It is a safe neighborhood where everyone fits in.
    Read 3 Reviews

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    • 2,910 Population
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  31. Rochester

    • Suburb of Detroit, MI
    • 40
    #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.
    Read 40 Reviews

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    • 12,987 Population
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