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Alpena, Michigan

Introduction to Alpena, Michigan

Alpena, Michigan, in Alpena county, is 116 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan and 189 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 11,304.

Alpena History

The area that is now known as Alpena was originally inhabited by Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. They lived here until the white settlers arrived in the early 1830s. Alpena was a lumbering center with vast timber stands and many rivers. The area was incorporated as a city in 1871.

Alpena and nearby Attractions

  • Alpena Chamber of Commerce
  • Jesse Besser Museum
  • Long Lake Park
  • McRae Park
  • Duck Park
  • Bay View Park

Things To Do In Alpena

The Alpena civic theatre is a popular tourist destination which offers live theatre performances. The Alpena County George N. Fletcher public library is a great place for book lovers. The city also has many parks where you can spend your leisure time.

Alpena Transportation

The most local airport providing air transportation in the region is the Alpena County Regional Airport.

Alpena Higher Education

The local colleges in the region are Alpena Community College and Alpenas Hollywood School of Beauty Inc.

High Points

Alpena strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAlpena Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyAlpena Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Alpena Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Alpena, MI

Comparing Alpena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built23

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