Carleton, MI is a small city in Monroe County, Michigan. According to the Best Places Rankings, Carleton is ranked #7 out of 10 cities in the county. The rankings rate cities based on livability criteria such as cost of living, public education ratings, crime rates and access to amenities such as parks and restaurants. Carleton scores very favorably in these regards with an overall grade of A- from Best Places. Cost of living is lower than the average for the state of Michigan and education ratings are at the top end among similar sized cities. Crime levels are lower than most other cities throughout Michigan while there is also very good access to parklands and other recreational areas close by.
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