Choosing a diverse place to raise a family can impact the way a child sees the world.
Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, has a recently-released 2023 Most Diverse Places to Live. It offers a look at the most diverse places for people with kids in Metro Detroit to call home based on a variety of factors.
These statistics were calculated based on ethnic and economic diversity statistics by city from the U.S. Census. You can find the full methodology here.
Here are the top 10 most diverse places on the list:
Pontiac
- Average home value: $78,900
- County: Oakland
- Population: 61,498
This town offers a dense suburban feel with tons of restaurants, coffee shops and parks, says Niche. Most people rent versus own their homes and it has a “B+” ranking in the cost of living category.
Superior Charter Township
- Average home value: $212,600
- County: Washtenaw
- Population: 14,913
With a sparse suburban feel and many public parks, this suburb of Detroit offers families a quiet neighborhood environment. The public schools in this town are highly rated and it earned an “A” in the family category from Niche.
Ecorse
- Average home value: $50,400
- County: Wayne County
- Population: 9,328
Ecorse gives families many options for parks and easy access to the water. It scored an “A-” for commuting, so living here and working elsewhere is an option.
Ypsilanti Charter Township
- Average home value: $176,600
- County: Washtenaw
- Population: 56,261
In Ypsilanti, most residents own their homes and the town earned a “B-” for housing and a “B” in jobs according to Niche. The city has a dense suburban feel with plenty of activities for young families.
Auburn Hills
- Average home value: $184,100
- County: Oakland
- Population: 24,202
Auburn Hills ranks as one of the best places to live in Michigan. It offers families lots of restaurant, coffee shop and public park options and earned a “B” from Niche in the family category.
Pittsfield Charter Township
- Average home value: $321,200
- County: Washtenaw
- Population: 39,158
Pittsfield offers residents a dense suburban feeling just a short drive from Ann Arbor. The public schools are some of the most highly rated in the state. Combined with other factors, this town earns an “A+” rating for families from Niche.
Hamtramck
- Average home value: $81,100
- County: Wayne
- Population: 27,548
With a slogan of “The World in 2 Square Miles” it’s no surprise Hamtramck ranks among the most diverse places in Michigan. The city offers tons of bars and restaurants, plus many family friendly festivals throughout the year.
Romulus
- Average home value: $118,200
- County: Wayne
- Population: 24,977
This town offers a sparse suburban feel with room for a family to grow. Romulus scored a “B” in housing, a “B+” in outdoor activities and a “B” for commuting from Niche.
Redford Charter Township
- Average home value: $107,700
- County: Wayne
- Population: 49,092
Redford is unique in that even with a rural feel the town still boasts excellent diversity. There are many parks available, too. The town earned a “B” for cost of living and an “A-” in outdoor activities from Niche.
Warren
- Average home value: $143,600
- County: Macomb
- Population: 138,996
This large Michigan city offers families a large number of options for schools. The town has a sparse suburban feel with plenty of family activities, parks, restaurants and festivals, too.
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