Lima, Michigan is a small city located in Barry County, with a population of 1,967 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its size, Lima consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States. The city was ranked the 14th best place to live in Michigan by BestPlaces.net in 2019. This ranking considered factors such as cost of living, crime rates, education levels and housing affordability. The overall rankings were based on public schools ratings, housing appreciation rate and unemployment rate. In another review conducted by BestPlaces in 2020, Lima was rated the #16 Best Place to Live in Michigan for Families and was also noted for having excellent public schools and low crime rates. These rankings signify that despite its small size, Lima is an excellent place for families to call home thanks to its friendly community atmosphere and great quality of life amenities offered within the city limits.
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