(from Joey Oliver, MSN)
One Michigan city was among the top 50 best places to live in the U.S., according to a recent report from Niche.
Niche analyzes and ranks factors such as livability, crime rates, the housing market and trends, schools, employment and access to other amenities and resources. Rankings are based on city data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS and CDC.
In the 2021 report, one Michigan city made the cut, along with several top spots in Texas. States like New York, Oregon, Hawaii, are less visible on the list, Travel + Leisure reports. As people consider where to relocate or travel after this past year and working from home, this list features the ideal destinations for professionals, families and retirees.
See how Michigan Stacks up:
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Arlington, Virginia
- Naperville, Illinois
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Plano, Texas
- Columbia, Maryland
- Berkeley, California
- Bellevue, Washington
- Irvine, California
- Richardson, Texas
- Seattle, Washington
- Madison, Wisconsin
- San Francisco, California
- Sunnyvale, California
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Boulder, Colorado
- Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Torrance, California
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Santa Clara, California
- College Station, Texas
- Columbia, Missouri
- Austin, Texas
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Round Rock, Texas
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Carlsbad, California
- Washington, D.C.
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Gainesville, Florida
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Tampa, Florida
- Irving, Texas
- Atlanta, Georgia
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Pasadena, California
- Tempe, Arizona
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Salt Lake City, Utah
Niche also tracks which U.S. cities are best for families, most diverse and best to buy a home. Users can see which cities, suburbs or neighborhoods are ranked.
The latest report on best places to live in the country also considers the cost of living, commute, nightlife and walkability. These elements played a big role in decision-making due to the pandemic and shifts in living, working and commuting over the last year, according to the company.
"In the past year, many people have become more mobile than ever before," Luke Skurman, CEO and founder of Niche, said in a statement.
"Especially if they're able to work remotely, people are asking themselves where they really want to live," Skurman said. "Our rankings are designed to help our users find the next place they want to call home based on their unique priorities. For families, we know schools are an important factor. In addition to the Best Places to Live rankings, our comprehensive school profiles and school rankings are very valuable for families looking to make a move."
And yes, Novak Real Estate Partners can show you houses and condos in Ann Arbor. Both Linda and Frank are graduates of the University of Michigan too (GO BLUE!)
