Planning a Move to Michigan? Here Are 10 Cities to Avoid

Not every Michigan city is Pure Michigan. Some are like milk. They were good once, but they began to curdle as time passed, and before you knew it, they had spoiled. Unlike bad dairy, these towns have the opportunity to improve.

RoadSnacks.net, using its Saturday Night Science formula, has determined the cities which offer the lowest median income and poor housing values and choices. Here are a few of the metrics RoadSnacks used to put together their Top 10.

Crime: The Local Sport in Michigan's Worst Cities

If your city's most reliable industry is break-ins and car theft, congratulations. You've made the "avoid at all costs" shortlist. Nothing says "Welcome to the neighborhood" like a porch pirate stealing your package.

Job Market? What Job Market?

You know it's bad when the job options in your city are "move away" or "live in your parent's basement forever." High unemployment and low wages are the cherry on top of this unappetizing sundae.

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Bonus points if your city was once booming but is now left with an overabundance of empty factories and Rite Aides, which not even Spirit Halloween wants to take over once a year.

Crumbling Infrastructure and No Fun to Be Had

Potholes so deep they have attracted archaeology professors and public transportation that's as reliable as Michigan's weather? Check. River running through the city fish won't even swim in? Double-check.

If your city's entertainment options max out at a stroll through Walmart or dodging raccoons on backroads, it may need an injection of culture. A lack of parks, theaters, or even a decent coffee shop doesn't help. Yet, even these cities have quirks—like a questionable charm or a stubborn local mentality.