Here Are The 10 Best Places To Live In Michigan…And Why

Maybe you've heard the news, Michigan is on the rebound. And that has a lot to do with its recovery within its automotive, technology, and healthcare industries. But we think it also has to do with the quality of our cities. If you have friends or relatives who live elsewhere and are considering a move to the Mitten, show them this helpful guide. We singled out some great cities and identified which might be your ideal place to live, based on your lifestyle.

10) The Culturalist: Detroit

Detroit has always been a cultural center point for Michigan, what with its influence in music, fine arts, and theater. Pictured here, Fox Theater, where you can catch a concert or Broadway show.

The Motor City is fast becoming a foodie destination.

As pictured here at the Selden Standard in Midtown.

9) The Culturalist: Ann Arbor

Michigan and State theaters in Ann Arbor are perfect for viewing art house and critically-acclaimed cinema. Pictured here, Michigan Theater.

Ann Arbor has long had a reputation for its culinary community.

Pictured here, the popular Aventura Restaurant, which serves up some of the best Spanish tapas around.

8) The Culturalist: Grand Rapids

Thanks to world-renowned cultural events like Art Prize, Grand Rapids has secured its reputation as a creative center in Michigan. Pictured here, a mural in-progress at the 2009 Art Prize.

GR is another one of those Michigan cities with a burgeoning foodie scene.

One of the hottest new restaurant there is Osteria Rossa, pictured here.

7) The Millenial: East Lansing

The college town of East Lansing is a nice place to be when you're out in the world for the first time, attending Michigan State University.

Pictured here, some youthful wall art at Green River Café.

6) The Millenial: Ferndale

Just north of Detroit's Eight Mile, is the laid back city of Ferndale, where you can find a nice loft...

...or become part of the area's buzzing cycling community.

Pictured here, the Liars Club Biker Gang.

5) The Outdoorsy Type: Marquette

The big city's nice for some people, but for others, real happiness is becoming one with nature.

...Where friendly moose, like this one, are an integral part of the city's shopping district.

4) The Outdoorsy Type: Traverse City

With ample room for lush parks and green spaces, this is an ideal city for the type who enjoys taking their morning workout outside.

Maybe your idea of outdoors is the water. Well, Traverse City has plenty of that too.

3) Family-Friendly: Novi

In Novi, you've got a nice mix of affluent household income, strong property values, excellent shopping options, and safe schools.

2) Family-Friendly: Midland

Midland is great in terms of having plenty of things to do, low crime, and steady jobs. Among the family activities you can enjoy is visiting the "Tridge," pictured here. It's a scenic, three-way foot bridge that takes you over the Chippewa and Tittabawassee Rivers.

1) Family-Friendly: Portage

When considering where to establish your family, it's important to consider housing. The market in this community is strong, as is median income, thanks to Dow Chemical nearby.

We know this is by no means an exhaustive list. Where do you think the perfect place in Michigan is to live? Tell us in the comments below!