Gaylord, MI

Gaylord, Michigan

Gaylord, Michigan is 116 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 203 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Otsego county. The population of the city is 3,681.

The People and Families of Gaylord

In Gaylord, about 44% of adults are married. Adults in Gaylord are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Gaylord has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gaylord had a median family income of $36,654. A sizable number of people in Gaylord work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Gaylord political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,100. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Gaylord Housing

Of the housing in Gaylord, approximately 50% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Gaylord. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Gaylord, 88% of commuters drive to work. Gaylord features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of Gaylord, MI

Comparing Gaylord to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gaylord Almanac

Gaylord Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gaylord Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gaylord, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gaylord Public Libraries

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Gaylord Hospitals

OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
825 N CENTER AVE
(989) 731-2100
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Gaylord

Gaylord High Schools (2004)

GAYLORD HIGH SCHOOL/VOC. BLDG.
90 LIVINGSTON BOULEVARD
989-731-0969
A magnet school.
Serves 1,112 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Gaylord Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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