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You're Safer in West Bloomfield Township Than Almost Anywhere Else in Michigan

From its lakes to its top-rated school district, West Bloomfield Township is one of the best places in Michigan to live. "Money" magazine thinks so, too.

Where’s one if the safest places to live in Michigan?

West Bloomfield Township, which ranked 12th on the list of Michigan’s 50 safest cities released Wednesday the national security organization SafeWise.

Here’s why:

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The West Bloomfield Township is the second-largest municipality in Michigan’s top 20 safest cities, and the safest of any city in the Wolverine State with a population of at least 60,000. In 2012, “Money” ranked this Detroit suburb 37 on its top 100 list of small cities.

"The township boasts a large number of small and medium lakes within its borders, including Oakland County’s largest, Cass Lake. It is an ideal location for year round outdoor activities, including camping, hunting, and fishing.

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“The West Bloomfield School District is rated one of the best districts in Michigan due in large part to its focus on Advance Placement (AP) curriculum. “Newsweek” ranked the West Bloomfield High School in the top six percent of all public high schools.”


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