Michigan Town Lands in Top 10 Best Suburbs in America

Okemos ranks #9 nationally, beating out thousands of other suburbs across the country.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The latest ratings from Niche.com reveal that Okemos, Michigan, a suburb of Lansing, has been named one of the 10 best suburbs to call home in the entire United States. Out of more than 6,800 suburbs nationwide, Okemos cracked the top ten, ranking #9 nationally.

Why it matters

Okemos consistently ranks as the #1 best place to live in Michigan and the #1 best suburb in the state, thanks to its great schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundance of parks, restaurants, and local amenities. The suburb's family-friendly vibe and appeal to young professionals have helped it earn national recognition.

The details

According to Niche's national rankings, Okemos also placed #19 among the best places to live in America overall (suburbs, cities and small towns all included), and #37 for raising a family. This is impressive for a suburb of just over 26,000 people located in Mid-Michigan.

  • Niche.com released its latest suburb rankings in March 2026.

The players

Okemos

A suburb of Lansing, Michigan, with a population of over 26,000 residents. Okemos has been ranked the #1 best place to live in Michigan and the #1 best suburb in the state.

Niche.com

A website that provides in-depth profiles, rankings, and reviews of schools, colleges, and neighborhoods to help people find the right fit.

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The takeaway

Okemos' national recognition as one of the top 10 best suburbs in America highlights the suburb's appeal as a family-friendly, amenity-rich community that attracts young professionals while maintaining its suburban character close to a major city and university.