Bancroft, MI is a small city located in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, with a population of only about 900. Despite its small size, Bancroft has been ranked highly by BestPlaces. In terms of crime rates, Bancroft holds the 8th spot out of all cities and towns in Michigan. It has been awarded an impressive 9/10 score for overall crime rate and 10/10 for violent crime rate. Furthermore, it ranked favorably on economic measures such as cost of living index, median home price, and job market ratings. In addition to being rated high on economic indicators, Bancroft also boasts good weather with plenty of sunshine and low humidity most days. All these factors make this small town an ideal place to live or visit on weekends or vacations.
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