Novi is #2 in Best Michigan Cities List

The Movoto Blog, of Movoto Real Estate, recently released its list of the 10 best cities in Michigan.

Novi's standing? Second place.

"A high median income—73 percent higher than the Michigan average—is one of the reasons why Novi placed so well in our ranking," reads Novi's ranking on the blog. 

The blog has ranked cities across the country — the nerdiest, the worst-dressed, etc. — and is now ranking the best cities state-by-state. Michigan is the first state to receive this ranking. 

Novi was selected as the second best city in Michigan, behind Midland and ahead of cities and townships like Canton, Ann Arbor and Royal Oak. See the full list. 

What makes Novi one of the best?

Where did the rankings come from?

The 50 most populated cities and townships in Michigan were each given a rank from one to 50 for specific criteria, which was then averaged to get an overall score. The cities with the best scores made it onto the list. 

The Movoto Blog used six criteria to measure the cities:

• amenities (shopping, dining, entertainment, etc.)
• cost of living (percent above or below state average)
• crime (percent above or below state average)
• education (student to teacher ratio compared to state average)
• employment (income and unemployment compared to state average)
• home value (percent above or below state average)

See the full list of the 50 cities ranked in Michigan.