Au Gres, MI

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Au Gres Almanac

Au Gres Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Au Gres Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Au Gres High Schools (2004)

AU GRES-SIMS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
140 S. COURT STREET
989-876-7157
Serves 326 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Au Gres Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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