Best Job Markets in Michigan
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Michigan based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Quinnesec leads the ranking with a value of 0.1% and a population of 1,150.
The top three cities are Quinnesec (0.1%), Bellaire (0.2%), and Caledonia (0.4%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Michigan.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Quinnesec | 0.1% | 1,150 |
| #2 | Bellaire | 0.2% | 929 |
| #3 | Caledonia | 0.4% | 1,936 |
| #4 | Shoreham | 0.4% | 899 |
| #5 | Elkton | 0.6% | 775 |
| #6 | Kinde | 0.6% | 390 |
| #7 | Brownlee Park | 0.7% | 2,037 |
| #8 | Chassell | 0.7% | 905 |
| #9 | South Gull Lake | 0.7% | 2,145 |
| #10 | Middleville | 0.8% | 4,327 |
| #11 | Shepherd | 0.8% | 1,438 |
| #12 | Elk Rapids | 0.9% | 1,558 |
| #13 | Gaastra | 0.9% | 324 |
| #14 | Lake Orion | 0.9% | 2,873 |
| #15 | Laurium | 0.9% | 1,486 |
| #16 | Maple Rapids | 0.9% | 724 |
| #17 | Montague | 0.9% | 2,630 |
| #18 | Ruby | 0.9% | 705 |
| #19 | Wolverine | 0.9% | 226 |
| #20 | Grandville | 1.0% | 16,135 |
| #21 | Harvey | 1.0% | 3,080 |
| #22 | Advance | 1.1% | 372 |
| #23 | Mohawk | 1.1% | 260 |
| #24 | Ovid | 1.1% | 1,331 |
| #25 | Walkerville | 1.1% | 283 |
| #26 | Whitehall | 1.1% | 2,974 |
| #27 | Akron | 1.2% | 312 |
| #28 | New Era | 1.2% | 453 |
| #29 | Baldwin | 1.3% | 1,161 |
| #30 | Comstock Northwest | 1.3% | 5,190 |
| #31 | Detroit Beach | 1.3% | 2,231 |
| #32 | Lamont | 1.3% | 1,078 |
| #33 | Nashville | 1.3% | 1,371 |
| #34 | Pellston | 1.3% | 834 |
| #35 | Port Austin | 1.3% | 676 |
| #36 | Eaton Rapids | 1.4% | 5,197 |
| #37 | Fennville | 1.4% | 1,880 |
| #38 | Ferrysburg | 1.4% | 2,949 |
| #39 | Lexington | 1.4% | 1,119 |
| #40 | Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 1.4% | 2,062 |
| #41 | Otisville | 1.4% | 955 |
| #42 | Schoolcraft | 1.4% | 1,268 |
| #43 | Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | 1.4% | 1,468 |
| #44 | South Range | 1.4% | 587 |
| #45 | Twining | 1.4% | 209 |
| #46 | Empire | 1.5% | 384 |
| #47 | Forest Hills | 1.5% | 28,494 |
| #48 | Fremont | 1.5% | 4,532 |
| #49 | Huntington Woods | 1.5% | 6,322 |
| #50 | Petoskey | 1.5% | 5,851 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Michigan?
Quinnesec ranks #1 for best job markets in Michigan with a value of 0.1% and a population of 1,150.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Michigan?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Michigan. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Michigan compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Michigan's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.