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Carson City, MI


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Carson City, Michigan

Carson City, Michigan, in Montcalm county, is 34 miles NW of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 108 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. There are 1,190 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Carson City

In Carson City, about 52% of adults are married. People in Carson City are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carson City had a median family income of $41,477.

Carson City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carson City that were owner-occupied was 64%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Carson City. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Carson City, 87% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Carson City, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Carson City Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Carson City Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Carson City, MI

Comparing Carson City 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women96
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime33
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