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Center Line, Michigan


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Center Line, Michigan

Center Line, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 0 miles N of Warren, Michigan (center to center) and 10 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The people of the city are in the Detroit metropolitan area. Center Line has a population of 8,531.

The People and Families of Center Line

In Center Line, about 42% of adults are married. Lots of people in Center Line live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Center Line features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Center Line had a median family income of $47,241.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Center Line residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Center Line Housing

In Center Line, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Center Line without breaking the bank. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Michigan, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Center Line, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Center Line, MI

Comparing Center Line 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime54

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