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Dearborn Heights Makes List of 50 Safest Cities in Michigan

Dearborn Heights made the grade because of low crime rates, excellent schools, top healthcare facilities and neighborhoods filled with community-minded people.

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

Dearborn Heights, which ranked 46th on the list of Michigan’s 50 safest cities released Wednesday the national security organization SafeWise.

Here’s why:

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“This Detroit suburb has reasonably low crime rates and easy access to nearby Detroit, Dearborn, and Livonia. The community is rich with services including excellent schools, top-rated healthcare facilities, and neighborhoods filled with community-minded people who know each other.

"Four school districts serve the large number of school-aged children in the city, which comprise more than 32 percent of the residency. Its many schools offer a wide range of educational opportunities, including magnet high schools and specialty schools focused on math, science, and technology.

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