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Grand Blanc, MI


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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. The city is part of the Flint metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 8,242 people people live in Grand Blanc.

The People and Families of Grand Blanc

In Grand Blanc, about 56% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Grand Blanc, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grand Blanc had a median family income of $82,456. Overall, families in Grand Blanc are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. It turns out that people in Grand Blanc tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the city is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($11,525) in Grand Blanc than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Grand Blanc Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Grand Blanc, about 59% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Grand Blanc. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Michigan.

Commuting

In Grand Blanc, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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