Grass Lake, MI

Grass Lake, Michigan

Grass Lake, Michigan, in Jackson county, is 25 miles W of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The village is part of the Jackson metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,082 people people live in Grass Lake.

The People and Families of Grass Lake

In Grass Lake, about 57% of adults are married. The people of Grass Lake spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grass Lake had a median family income of $52,143. Not many of the people of Grass Lake are below middle class. The village does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,250) in Grass Lake than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Grass Lake Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Grass Lake, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Grass Lake, 95% of commuters drive to work. Grass Lake is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great village for public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Grass Lake, MI

Comparing Grass Lake 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Grass Lake Almanac

Grass Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Grass Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Grass Lake residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Grass Lake High Schools (2004)

GRASS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
11500 WARRIOR TRAIL
517-522-8495
Serves 333 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Grass Lake Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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