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Goodrich, MI


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Goodrich, Michigan

Goodrich, Michigan, in Genesee county, is 11 miles SE of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 46 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Flint metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Goodrich is home to some 1,353 residents.

The People and Families of Goodrich

In Goodrich, about 69% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Goodrich are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

The people of the village are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goodrich had a median family income of $74,063. More so than most places, the people in Goodrich generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Goodrich are poor than in most places in Michigan. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Goodrich.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Goodrich. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Goodrich Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Goodrich was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Goodrich, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGoodrich People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGoodrich Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Goodrich Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Goodrich Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Goodrich Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Goodrich College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Goodrich, MI

Comparing Goodrich 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity54
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Rents57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes22
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