Macomb County
Macomb County offers friendly communities and plenty of fun for families. Find out more about living and learning in Macomb. Plus, learn why it’s a great place to raise a family.
Sponsored by The Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development
and the Macomb Intermediate School District
Every parent wants to raise their children in a safe and peaceful community that has good schools and plenty of opportunities for family bonding — and that’s exactly what families find in Macomb County.
This southeast Michigan county is the state’s third most populous and is home to 27 thriving cities, 21 public school districts, villages and townships that are prime for family fun all year long.
In the spring, Macomb County offers plenty of local farmers markets to shop and, as the weather gets warmer, families can also enjoy the great outdoors at one of the many waterways in the area that are perfect for fishing or kayaking.
Too cold to be on the water? Try a hiking or biking trail in the county, or if the season’s right, visit a local cider mill or sledding hill.
But family fun isn’t the only draw to Macomb.
The county also offers schools that set kids up for success through reading programs, education fairs, career exploration, apprenticeship opportunities and an Early College partnership with Macomb Community College and two International Baccalaureate High Schools.
And, with its designation as a “welcoming community” by Welcoming America, all families will find comfort in Macomb no matter who they are or where they come from (with English as a second language classes and other programming to help).
Here, find details on living in, learning in and loving Macomb County. Take a look if you’re looking for a new home or even if you live there already — you may discover a gem hidden in your community.
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Living
in Macomb County
Kids can get bored with the same ol’ thing day after day, and that means that the community you live in must have fun things for them to do on the weekends or in their free time.
And Macomb County has no shortage of outdoor activities, places to play and other fun offerings.
Take a look at some of the top annual county events, including holiday activities, local parks and nature areas, amusement attractions, community sports, stage shows and much more.
Learning
in Macomb County
A good education can set kids up for lifelong success, so it’s no wonder that the quality of school districts can make or break a community for parents.
Luckily for parents that settle in Macomb, there’s no worries when it comes to the level of education their kids are getting because the districts within the county are top-notch.
Read up on why Macomb County’s schools are in a league of their own along with some of the extracurricular learning opportunities and career programming offered for kids of all ages and abilities.
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Things to Love
About Macomb County
Of course, fun and education aren’t the only things to consider when choosing a place to live or staying in a community once you are settled — you have to love your community, too.
Officials in Macomb County work hard to create a real community that welcomes families and gives them a reason to want to be there.
Get details on some of the work that’s being done to ensure that families, individuals, businesses and other organizations thrive in the county, including information on how they tackled COVID, ways they help immigrants learn new skills, services for low-income residents and more.
Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) is the largest ISD in the state and services 19,000 students with special needs throughout the county. Additionally, they provide professional development, financial and technology services to districts in the county. Learn more about their mission online at MISD.net.
