Port Sanilac, MI is a small village located along the shores of Lake Huron in Michigan's Thumb region. It has a population of approximately 600 people and is known for its quaint downtown and beautiful lakefront beaches. It is also ranked highly among the best places to live in Michigan. According to BestPlaces, Port Sanilac ranks #2 in Michigan for growth with a population increase of 1.6% in the last 10 years and #7 for diversity with an ethnic breakdown that includes 67.0% White, 0.4% African American, 28.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian and 0.6% other races or two or more races combined. Additionally, it scores well in safety with a crime rate of 8 per 1,000 people, which is below the national average of 32 per 1,000 people, as well as good air quality ratings and economic stability thanks to its thriving fishing industry and nearby recreation areas such as Lake Huron and Sandusky Bay National Wildlife Refuge. All these factors contribute to Port Sanilac's ranking as one of the top places to live in Michigan according to BestPlaces.
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