3 Michigan Cities Make Best to Live In List

Three Detroit suburbs made a financial news website’s list of the best cities to live in the United States.

Troy (no. 7), Sterling Heights (no. 41) and Westland (no. 50) were ranked by the 24/7 Wall St. website based on a variety of factors, including economics, crime and education.

Here’s some of what the site had to say about each community:

• Troy (no. 7): “Like most of the best cities to live, Troy has very well educated residents. A majority of adults had completed at least a bachelor’s degree, versus a national rate of less than 30%. And while Michigan students performed below the U.S. average on standardized tests, Troy students scored far higher in math, language arts, and science than those outside the city.”
• Sterling Heights (no. 41): “Despite falling by more than 10% between 2010 and 2012, the median home value in Sterling Heights remained 12% above the statewide median. Still, the city is one of the most affordable on this list. … Low crime rates and robust employment growth in recent years are also likely to draw some people to Sterling Heights.”
• Westland (no. 50): “Even as Detroit remains in bankruptcy, some of Wayne County’s other cities are not just solvent but thriving. … Bolstered by a low cost of living, steady employment growth and an unemployment rate of just 5.7% last year, Westland’s economy is fairly strong. ”

Go to the 24/7 Wall St. website to see the complete list of cities