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Fenton, MI


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Fenton, Michigan

Fenton, Michigan, in Genesee county, is 14 miles S of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 46 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Flint area. There are 10,582 residents in Fenton.

The People and Families of Fenton

In Fenton, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fenton had a median family income of $55,637. People say that Fenton is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Fenton folks tended to give their money ($17,850) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Fenton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fenton that were owner-occupied was 66%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Fenton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Fenton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Fenton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Fenton, MI

Comparing Fenton 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime65

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