2021 Most Diverse Places to Live in Michigan

Madison Area

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

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• 7,810 Population

Fuller Avenue

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

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• 5,145 Population

Millbrook

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 3.79 out of 5  19 reviews

Niche User: Grand Rapids has a nice downtown area that is easy to go to, little traffic. We're close to many beaches/lakes. Very safe area for everyone. Good weather, moderate. Beautiful scenery.Read 19 Reviews

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• 14,064 Population

South East End

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 3.73 out of 5  15 reviews

Niche User: I love Grand Rapids! There are many great neighborhoods. There are a lot of local businesses/shops/restaurants. Great atmosphere and an awesome downtown area. Close to parks too. Within driving distance of lake Michigan...Read 15 Reviews

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• 17,415 Population

South East Community Association (SECA)

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: Helen Devos Children's hospital provides the best care.Read 1 Review

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• 6,747 Population

Lansing

• City in Michigan
• Rating 3.51 out of 5  277 reviews

Current Resident: I like that there are outskirts to Lansing where everyone can find their niche, yet the city center of Lansing can still bring all these communities together. With the exception of Michigan State University, not many young professionals live in Lansing so the downtown area is geared more toward middle-aged professionals working at the capitol building or the hospital. ...I'm not familiar with the public schools, but the area does seem to have family-friendly activities and events to keep people of all ages entertained. It's affordable compared to many other cities and is a great sample of many diverse communities. Lansing doesn't have any great hiking areas and only a few lake areas to enjoy...Read 277 Reviews

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• 117,159 Population

Kentwood

• Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 3.8 out of 5  101 reviews

Current Resident: Kentwood is an amazing environment full of amazing people. There are always tons of windows of open opportunity for anyone and everyone. I believe that the Kentwood public school system is one of the best in the state of Michigan as it is home to East Kentwood High School, the second most diverse high school in the COUNTRY! Everyone here seems to get along very well and there is always room for one more...Read 101 Reviews

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• 51,693 Population

Baxter

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: It's a community. People are always out and about. You go on a walk and anyone sitting on their porch says hi.Read 1 Review

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• 4,186 Population

Ypsilanti Charter Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  167 reviews

Current Resident: One of the things that I love the most about Ypsilanti and the surrounding area is the amount of diversity. Not only can you find people of all different races, ethnicities, religions, beliefs, etc. but there is a beautiful sense of shared ownership of the town, and the town is super open to creating a new and beautiful environment where everyone is allowed to be themselves and to shine!...Read 167 Reviews

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• 55,089 Population

Pontiac

• Town in Michigan
• Rating 3.06 out of 5  108 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve been living in Pontiac, MI for 17 years. I was born and raised in Pontiac. Over the years Pontiac has grow as a community and its going in the positive direction with the community coming together for events, corporations moving to Pontiac and the nightlife scenery starting to grow. The overall aspect of Pontiac is great. The city is improving day by day and its all for the better! Pontiac is definitely a smaller highlight of Michigan but it’s a good one. I love being from Pontiac!...Read 108 Reviews

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• 59,955 Population

Superior Charter Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• Rating 3.31 out of 5  26 reviews

Current Resident: Superior township is situated between Ann Arbor and Detroit. It has both rural zoned houses and urban housing stock along with suburban neighborhoods. We have an efficient and dedicated government office and an enviable set of privately and township managed nature preserves which allow anyone to hike through various trails and assist the migrating wildlife with a large amount of safe space...Read 26 Reviews

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• 13,977 Population

Garfield Park

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 3.57 out of 5  7 reviews

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• 20,833 Population

Oakdale

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: Up and coming urban neighborhood. Close to everything. Grand Rapids is a great town. Minutes from the busiest shopping corridor. chick filet, Calvin campus and everything you could possibly want. Several great churches. Very diverse, lots of good neighbors...Read 8 Reviews

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• 5,306 Population

Kinross Charter Township

• Town in Michigan
• Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

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• 7,435 Population

Hubbard Richard

• Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
• Rating 2.71 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: Hubbard Richard is an extremely diverse and tight community. I have lived here since 2002. We have lots of amenities including: St. Anne Church, Peso Restaurant, HoneyBee Market, Roberto Clemente Recreation Center, Matrix Theater, Stanton Park and Ford Resource Engagement Center. We are in close proximity to local freeways, downtown Detroit, Ambassador Bridge and Michigan Central Station thats currently in the process of being restored. One of the latest changes Im extremely excited about is having a direct connection to the West Riverfront expansion. We have monthly community meetings and a nextdoor page to keep neighbors abreast of the rapid changes happening in our beautiful safe and quiet neighborhood...Read 17 Reviews

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• 1,059 Population

Auburn Hills

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• Rating 3.97 out of 5  92 reviews

Current Resident: Great area, very nice and well kept. Amazing local businesses to eat at and enjoy. Oakland University is a beautiful campus that offers a wonderful education and makes you feel safe the entire time you are there. Apartments in the area are at a manageable price with a variety of options depending on the amount you want to spend or get. Very easy area to go on runs or bike rides in as paths are well managed and fairly wide...Read 92 Reviews

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• 23,572 Population

Berrien Springs

• Town in Michigan
• Rating 3.93 out of 5  42 reviews

Current Resident: Very family-oriented, rural living. Small-town, very nice! This is a great place to raise the family. It's so beautiful during winter season, so the kids will enjoy it. There's hardly any crime-activity (That I'm aware of), so that's a good thing. Only one high school, middle school, elementary school, in the area. There's also no walmart, so you have to drive to the next town. Benton Harbor is about 12 miles from Berrien Springs, and Niles is about the same distance but in a different direction. So you just have to choose when you'll go grocery shopping throughout the week...Read 42 Reviews

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• 1,608 Population

Corktown

• Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

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• 3,108 Population

Ecorse

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• Rating 3.44 out of 5  27 reviews

Current Resident: Family friend type of neighborhood where everyone seems to look out for one another. There has been some blight issues in the past few years, but you can see that the city and its residents have tried to improve that aspect of the city...Read 27 Reviews

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• 9,432 Population

Grand Rapids

• City in Michigan
• Rating 4.26 out of 5  520 reviews

Current Resident: I really like how the city has lots of emphasis on the arts with things such as the ballet, symphony, civic theatre and so much more. I love the family feel and young and progressive aspect of Grand Rapids as well. Some of my favorite things to do are attend art prize with my friends and family and see whats going on at Rosa Parks circle because there is always something exciting happening there! The public schools have improved a lot over the years and the parks are very nice. I really appreciate the cleanliness of the city and kindness of the people in my city, it really means a lot to me...Read 520 Reviews

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• 198,401 Population

Saginaw

• Town in Michigan
• Rating 3.29 out of 5  80 reviews

Current Resident: Like any city, Saginaw his its ups and downs. If you are planning on starting a family, Saginaw is perfect. It is small, safe in most areas, and affordable. Commute times are very short and it is normal to see children playing outside during the warm seasons. On the other hand, if you are looking for jobs, there are not many opportunities for people who are looking for something exciting and are educated...Read 80 Reviews

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• 48,650 Population

Alger Heights

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Alger is such a special place to live -- it truly reminds me of a small town in the middle of a big city. Neighbors are respectful, down to earth, and there is such a "community" feel. I get many groceries at Kens, go out for a beer at Brass Ring, grab takeout from Old Goat and Don Betos, get breakfast at Real Food, take my kids to Alger Peds, and get my hair cut at Urban Johnny's. The plaster creek trail that runs to Ken-O-Sha is always full of deer and is also such a special place 1/2 mile from our home. We love Alger!...Read 6 Reviews

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• 7,106 Population

Bridgeport

• Suburb in Michigan
• Rating 2.95 out of 5  19 reviews

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• 6,425 Population

Melvindale

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• Rating 3.74 out of 5  23 reviews

Current Resident: I grew up in the town that borders Melvindale (Lincoln Park) from the 1970's until 2000's. I have experienced nothing but kind neighbors and friendly people. It is also a very diverse, small community. I feel the high school offers an excellent vocational program for the students in the Junior and Senior years. ...The heart of downtown Melvindale is just 8 miles from Downtown Detroit. Convenience to I-94, M-39, I-96, and I-75 all within minutes.Read 23 Reviews

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• 10,348 Population

Buffalo

• Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

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• 8,588 Population