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Au Gres, MI


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Au Gres, Michigan

Au Gres, Michigan, in Arenac county, is 45 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 123 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 1,028.

The People and Families of Au Gres

In Au Gres, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Au Gres live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Au Gres had a median family income of $34,348. An unusual characteristic of Au Gres is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Au Gres ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Au Gres Housing

About 64% of housing units in Au Gres are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Au Gres tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Au Gres are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Au Gres, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyAu Gres Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Au Gres, MI

Comparing Au Gres 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
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population89
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 Married35
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Property Taxes35
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