Michigan is making a strong showing in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released rankings of the Top 250 Places to Live in 2025, with eight cities making the list—six of them placing in the top 100.
Two Detroit suburbs—Rochester Hills and Troy—earned especially high marks, landing in the top 10 nationwide. The rankings, based on extensive data and public input, reflect factors like quality of life, value, housing affordability, public safety, job market, and net migration.
U.S. News surveyed 3,000 Americans to find out what matters most when choosing a place to live. This year’s data was weighted toward lifestyle priorities such as community well-being, cost of living, and long-term sustainability.
Here’s how Michigan’s top cities ranked:
Top Michigan Cities in the 2025 Best Places to Live Rankings
No. 9: Rochester Hills
- Overall Score: 6.9
- Population: 75,425
- Median Home Value: $377,213
- Median Household Income: $116,432
No. 10: Troy
- Overall Score: 6.9
- Population: 87,452
- Median Home Value: $385,318
- Median Household Income: $118,274
No. 32: Midland
- Overall Score: 6.6
- Population: 42,858
- Median Home Value: $194,845
- Median Household Income: $75,889
No. 34: Novi
- Overall Score: 6.6
- Population: 66,328
- Median Home Value: $406,528
- Median Household Income: $113,905
No. 57: Farmington Hills
- Overall Score: 6.4
- Population: 82,859
- Median Home Value: $333,117
- Median Household Income: $103,249
No. 88: Livonia
- Overall Score: 6.3
- Population: 88,964
- Median Home Value: $250,978
- Median Household Income: $90,403
No. 196: Sterling Heights
- Overall Score: 5.9
- Population: 133,284
- Median Home Value: $255,180
- Median Household Income: $76,929
No. 197: Wyoming
- Overall Score: 5.9
- Population: 75,808
- Median Home Value: $233,123
- Median Household Income: $69,239
No. 250: Traverse City
- Overall Score: 5.8
- Population: 15,982
- Median Home Value: $388,078
- Median Household Income: $71,067
With Rochester Hills and Troy leading the pack, Michigan continues to attract attention for its blend of affordability, safety, and strong community values—making it a top contender for people looking to relocate in 2025.
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