The ‘Best Place to Raise a Family in Michigan’ Is Just Outside Lansing

A new study has just named a Lansing suburb as the "Best Place to Raise a Family in Michigan".

Niche.com says Okemos reigns supreme in the Mitten State if you're looking for a great community to raise your kids.

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But what makes Okemos so great?

Why Okemos Is the Best Place in Michigan to Raise a Family

According to Niche, there are quite a few things that stand out about Okemos when it comes to being a great place to raise a family.

Its schools are among the most highly rated in the state, and it's a popular community among young professionals who own their own homes.

According to Niche, Okemos gets high marks for diversity, housing, and its job market as well.

What Else Makes a Community a Great Place to Raise a Family?

Other factors considered by Niche when developing its list of the "Best Places to Raise a Family in Michigan" include each community's higher education rate, its cost of living, and crime rates.

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Many of the Top 25 "Best Places to Raise a Family in Michigan" are clustered around the Detroit area, but several of the towns deemed to be among the best are in other parts of the state.

Take a look and see if your community makes the list!