Michigan Communities Named Best for Young People
by Bradley Gula
February 8th, 2008 in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing / Jackson, Lifestyle, Marquette, Midland, Saginaw / Bay City, Saugatuck, Upper Peninsula, West Michigan
America’s Promise Alliance presents its 2008 list of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. Three are located in Michigan: Greater Midland, Sanilac County and perennial winner Marquette. Here’s an interactive map of all 100 “wonderful places for youth to live and grow up.”
You might also be interested in BusinessWeek’s feature on the Best Places to Raise Your Kids, including West Michigan’s Douglas and Haslett in suburban Lansing. And visit a similar list of Best Affordable Suburbs to see the perks of living in Chelsea.
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