Most Educated Cities in Michigan
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Michigan based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Crystal Downs Country Club leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 61.
The top three cities are Crystal Downs Country Club (100.0%), Pilgrim (100.0%), and Barton Hills (92.6%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Michigan.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Crystal Downs Country Club | 100.0% | 61 |
| #2 | Pilgrim | 100.0% | 8 |
| #3 | Barton Hills | 92.6% | 478 |
| #4 | Maple Grove | 84.4% | 156 |
| #5 | South Gull Lake | 82.9% | 2,145 |
| #6 | East Grand Rapids | 82.6% | 11,394 |
| #7 | Huntington Woods | 82.2% | 6,322 |
| #8 | Michiana | 81.4% | 289 |
| #9 | Franklin | 80.3% | 2,610 |
| #10 | Pleasant Ridge | 79.9% | 2,607 |
| #11 | Lake Angelus | 79.8% | 277 |
| #12 | Bloomfield Hills | 79.3% | 4,412 |
| #13 | Grosse Pointe Farms | 78.9% | 9,957 |
| #14 | Ann Arbor | 77.7% | 121,179 |
| #15 | Birmingham | 76.9% | 21,612 |
| #16 | Beverly Hills | 76.0% | 10,507 |
| #17 | Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 75.6% | 2,589 |
| #18 | Saugatuck | 75.5% | 751 |
| #19 | Glen Arbor | 74.7% | 313 |
| #20 | Grosse Pointe | 74.5% | 5,561 |
| #21 | Okemos | 74.3% | 25,503 |
| #22 | Crystal Mountain | 71.7% | 120 |
| #23 | Forest Hills | 71.5% | 28,494 |
| #24 | Grosse Pointe Park | 71.4% | 11,394 |
| #25 | Grand Beach | 70.4% | 368 |
| #26 | Dexter | 70.3% | 4,495 |
| #27 | Rochester | 70.2% | 12,939 |
| #28 | Cedar | 69.2% | 26 |
| #29 | Orchard Lake Village | 68.3% | 2,298 |
| #30 | East Lansing | 67.4% | 45,394 |
| #31 | Northville | 67.4% | 6,080 |
| #32 | Caberfae | 67.3% | 64 |
| #33 | Copper Harbor | 67.3% | 135 |
| #34 | Bingham Farms | 66.0% | 1,652 |
| #35 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 65.9% | 16,177 |
| #36 | Houghton | 65.7% | 8,341 |
| #37 | Eagle Harbor | 65.5% | 130 |
| #38 | Bay View | 64.1% | 153 |
| #39 | Troy | 64.1% | 87,307 |
| #40 | Suttons Bay | 63.7% | 587 |
| #41 | Omena | 63.6% | 240 |
| #42 | Plymouth | 63.2% | 9,234 |
| #43 | Royal Oak | 62.6% | 57,880 |
| #44 | Novi | 61.2% | 66,224 |
| #45 | Farmington | 60.8% | 11,472 |
| #46 | Rochester Hills | 60.5% | 76,086 |
| #47 | Millers Lake | 59.5% | 505 |
| #48 | Caledonia | 58.7% | 1,936 |
| #49 | Berkley | 58.1% | 15,084 |
| #50 | Farmington Hills | 58.0% | 83,316 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Michigan?
Crystal Downs Country Club ranks #1 for most educated cities in Michigan with a value of 100.0% and a population of 61.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Michigan?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Michigan. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Michigan compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Michigan's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.