2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in MichiganAbout this List

Millbrook

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 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.
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• 14,549 Population

Garfield Park

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 7 reviews

• B+

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• A+

• 19,409 Population

Corktown

• Neighborhood in Detroit, MI
• 1 review

Current Resident: My experience in Corktown has been excellent. The Corktown neighborhood is very family oriented, very safe, liberal, diverse, and stylish with a Detroit hipster vibe. I love the food in Corktown, and of course the bars; in which are all different, offering a variety of styles for every taste level.
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• A+

• 2,922 Population

Ypsilanti Charter Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 157 reviews

Current Resident: Cultured, exciting, and proud. People from Ypsi stick together, united by an old water tower, Dom's Donuts, and cash-only establishments. Generally safe, very diverse, and lots of quirky local shops. Ypsi's brand is "Ypsi real" and I couldn't agree more. Though part of the Ann Arbor area, Ypsi is the more real, the more trendy, the more affordable, and the more exciting neighborhood. For being the A2's slum, its one fine slum.
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• A+

• 54,721 Population

Superior Charter Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: Superior Township is an awesome place to live, raise children and enjoy peaceful walks in a friendly, communal neighborhood. There are number of parks and local activities in which families can spend quality time. Superior Township continues to attract people with its unique environment and proximity of services. Also, there are many historical buildings that adds to its character.
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• 13,660 Population

South East End

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 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.
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• 17,693 Population

Lansing

• City in Michigan
• 243 reviews

Works Here: I really enjoy exploring Lansing, MI. I may be biased because I went to Lansing Community College, a college within the downtown area. Lansing has great restaurants, my favorite being the Lansing Brewery. I also enjoy the coffee shops downtown such as Gipson's. There are so many family-friendly museums and attractions Lansing offers such as the R.E. Olds Museum, Impressions 5 Science Center, Michigan History Museum, Potter Park Zoo, and Michigan History Center. As one who does not drive, I appreciate the amazing public transportation. Some bus routes are free! Many locations are conveniently close and I can easily bus there. I also enjoy walking around the State Capital and reading on its history. Someday I hope to work at the Capital in Video Production. Although many places are great in Lansing, there are some areas not safe to walk alone at night (like the southern area). Overall, being in Lansing has been a wonderful experience.
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• A

• 115,222 Population

Pontiac

• Town in Michigan
• 91 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!
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• 60,039 Population

Madison Area

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

• B

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• A

• 7,463 Population

Kentwood

• Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
• 91 reviews

Current Resident: Kentwood is the place to be! The diversity is admirable and is a great city to be raised up in, it truly prepares you for the real world. It's the perfect combination of busy and laid back; you get a mixture of city life and suburb life as well.
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• 51,154 Population

Auburn Hills

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 83 reviews

Current Resident: Auburn Hills is a pretty average city. There are good and bad aspects. There's a pretty nice library and community center, and there are plenty of places to eat. The schools, at least the ones I went to, are nice. The academics are good and it's very diverse. However, there aren't many things to do in general. Of course, there's the typical movie theater and skating rink, but that's pretty much to the greatest extent. There are also a lot of pot holes.
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• 22,644 Population

Melvindale

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 22 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.
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• 10,432 Population

Kinross Charter Township

• Town in Michigan
• 1 review

• B-

• C-

• A

• 7,499 Population

Springfield

• Town in Michigan
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Springfield is a small town just outside of Battle Creek MI. It's fairly quiet, home to a scuba school, gymnastics school, and seasonal farmers market. Over all it's a safe town, close to shopping and only about half an hour from Kalamazoo. Lots of factories in the area, and a local casino provide some job opportunities.
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• 5,203 Population

Saginaw

• Town in Michigan
• 64 reviews

Current Resident: I think it is an amazing city full of potential. I attend Saginaw Valley State University and I absolutely love it. It is a beautiful campus with many opportunities to grow and further yourself with regards to education. I also have been to downtown Saginaw for many years and I love the atmosphere it brings. There are many local stores and businesses that help make old town Saginaw very riveting and fun to visit. Although the city has bad crime in areas, it has other areas that are flourishing and that make the city very promising.
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• 49,366 Population

Fuller Avenue

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 2 reviews

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• 5,399 Population

Romulus

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 83 reviews

Current Resident: We do not have children in the school district, but we love our new home town! Very diversified, average working/middle-class population with a great balance of industry ( primarily transportation), and agriculture, and not too much retail. The residency has a variety of rural feel, city/ suburb options. Previously living in a cookie-cutter suburban area where our neighbors would yell at us if we parked in front of our own house on the street, and now our neighbors wave to us as we drive down our street, we are much happier! Understand that crime happens in every city and neighborhood, but we love the old fashioned feel of neighborly interactions. Natural parks close by is also a great bonus! Too many good things to say!!
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• 23,479 Population

Grand Rapids

• City in Michigan
• 424 reviews

Current Resident: Grand Rapids is a beautiful city that is a perfect size with many opportunities to explore the city and experience all it has to offer. Such as the many different breweries and restaurants, the civic theater and devos place which have many wonderful shows, van andel arena and the delta plex that hosts all kinds of artists and shows, frederick meijer gardens, museums, downtown market, the malls and tanger outlet. This list goes on and on! I've been lucky enough to experience each of these amazing venues and attractions along with even more and it makes me so thankful I live in such a great place that offers to many wonderful experiences.
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• 195,355 Population

South East Community Association (SECA)

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 1 review

Niche User: Helen Devos Children's hospital provides the best care.
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• A

• 6,392 Population

Baxter

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 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.
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• A

• 3,753 Population

Indian Village

• Neighborhood in Detroit, MI

• B

• D+

• A

• 1,631 Population

Bridgeport

• Town in Michigan
• 19 reviews

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• A

• 6,458 Population

Pittsfield Charter Township

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 62 reviews

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

Eastpointe

• Suburb of Detroit, MI
• 97 reviews

Current Resident: It is quiet, peaceful, and socially oriented. Eastpointe has a diverse mixture of many different ethnicities that all blend well together.

It is the embodiment of neighbor helping neighbor. Residents all maintain their properties. There no boarded up or vacant properties that pose an eyesore or bring down the market value of existing properties.

I'm proud to be an Eastpointe, Michigan resident!
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• A

• 32,601 Population

Alger Heights

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Alger Heights all of my life, and have loved every minute of it. I would definitely raise my children in this neighborhood if given the chance. The community is great and the houses are very homey.
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• 6,925 Population