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Michigan

Ann Arbor

Nearest city: Ann Arbor
Population: 118,194
Median household income: $87,061

Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, is one of the best college towns in America. It has acres of parks, galleries, museums, restaurants, boutiques, and seven golf courses.

Runners-up:
Royal Oak
Shelby

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