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Farwell, MI


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Farwell, Michigan

Farwell, Michigan, in Clare county, is 54 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 138 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village has a population of 855.

The People and Families of Farwell

In Farwell, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Farwell live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Farwell.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farwell had a median family income of $32,917.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Farwell ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Farwell Housing

About 67% of housing units in Farwell are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in Farwell benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Michigan.

Commuting

In Farwell, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Farwell Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Farwell Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Farwell Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Farwell, MI

Comparing Farwell 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 Population910
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women63
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes610
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