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Grand Blanc, MI


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Grand Blanc, Michigan

Introduction to Grand Blanc, Michigan

Grand Blanc, Michigan, in Genesee county, is 6 miles SE of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 50 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. About 8,242 people live in Grand Blanc.

Grand Blanc History

The area was originally settled by the Chippewa Indians. French traders, who arrived in 18th century, christened the community "Grand Blanc", which in French means "Great White". It was officially organized in 1823. Following the arrival of railroads in 1862, the area began to flourish. The city of Grand Blanc, which is part of the Grand Blanc Charter Township, was incorporated on March 4th, 1930.

Grand Blanc and Nearby Attractions

  • Flushing Area Museum
  • Grand Traverse Heritage Center
  • Montrose Historic & Telephone Pioneer Museum
  • Pewabic Pottery
  • Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Grand Blanc

The Alfred P. Sloan Museum, and the Flushing Area Museum showcase exhibits of the region's history and culture. In addition, Alfred P. Sloan Museum has various antique autos, while Montrose Historic & Telephone Pioneer Museum houses antique and novelty telephones. Pewabic Pottery, a historic site which now functions as a non-profit organization, was established in 1903 during the American arts & crafts movement. The Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area, Seven Lakes State Park, and Groveland Oaks County Park offer facilities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming. Opportunities to play golf are also available at the Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, which hosts the Buick Open PGA Tour golf tournament every year.

Grand Blanc Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Bishop International Airport.

Grand Blanc Higher Education

Colleges close to Grand Blanc are Baker College of Flint, Mott Community College, University of Michigan, and Kettering University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Grand Blanc College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Grand Blanc Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Grand Blanc Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Grand Blanc Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Grand Blanc Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Grand Blanc Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Grand Blanc People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Grand Blanc, MI

Comparing Grand Blanc 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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