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Ashley, MI


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Ashley, Michigan

Ashley, Michigan, in Gratiot county, is 30 miles SW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 93 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. There are an estimated 526 people in the village.

The People and Families of Ashley

In Ashley, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashley had a median family income of $35,833.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Ashley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Ashley Housing

Approximately 82% of housing in Ashley is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the village.

Commuting

In Ashley, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Ashley Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ashley, MI

Comparing Ashley 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 Citizens89
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men42
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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