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Okemos: Cost-Effective and Safe User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Okemos, Michigan is located just outside of Michigan's capital city- Lansing. It is a relatively upper middle-class town and a very safe and cost effective option as opposed to living directly in Lansing. Okemos is definitely a great place to raise a family and boasts being named ...Read More one of the best cities to live in Michigan. The public schools in Okemos are among the best in the state, and the city is located to one of the best colleges in the country- Michigan State University. The city is also close to Ann Arbor, which has another nationally renowned college- University of Michigan. Okemos is conveniently located between the Lansing and the Detroit area, so shopping and other nightlife/entertainment is close by.

The weather in Okemos is the same as you'd find anywhere in the lower peninsula of Michigan. Colder and more snowy winters, and hot (often times humid) summers. Living in Okemos is best suited for someone raising a family and is one of the best areas to live in Michigan for safety and education. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Okemos? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sander Farm Preserved Natural Area
      Tacoma Hills Park
      Forest Hills Park
      Ferguson Park
      Wonch Park
      Ottawa Hills Park
      East Meadows Park
      Central Park

      Entertainment

      Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame
      Studio C!
      Meridian Historical Village
      Jamie Gent Stadium
      Pasant Theatre
      Wharton Center for Performing Arts
      Cobb Great Hall
      Kresge Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      The Honey Baked Ham Company
      Dusty's Wine Bar
      Buddies Pub & Grill
      Qdoba
      Noodles & Company
      Wendy's
      Jimmy John's
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Okemos? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Okemos.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Okemos a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lansing Urgent Care - Okemos

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      PGPA Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sparrow Urgent Care