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Caspian, MI


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Caspian, Michigan

Caspian, Michigan is 110 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 212 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Iron county. The population of the city is 997.

The People and Families of Caspian

In Caspian, about 48% of adults are married. Adults in Caspian are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Seniors are common in Caspian.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Caspian had a median family income of $31,528.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Caspian.

Caspian Housing

Of the housing in Caspian, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Caspian is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Michigan. Property taxes in Caspian are low by Michigan standards.

Commuting

In Caspian, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCaspian Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCaspian Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Caspian Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Caspian Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Caspian Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Caspian, MI

Comparing Caspian 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men52
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime89
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