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Grand Ledge, Michigan, in Eaton county, is 9 miles W of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 91 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Lansing - East Lansing metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Grand Ledge is home to some 7,813 residents.
In Grand Ledge, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Grand Ledge had a median family income of $55,727.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,230) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Grand Ledge. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Grand Ledge can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Grand Ledge was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Grand Ledge, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Grand Ledge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Median Family Income |  | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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