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Grayling, Michigan, in Crawford county, is 93 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 181 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 1,952.
In Grayling, about 43% of adults are married. Lots of people in Grayling live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that Grayling features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Grayling had a median family income of $29,850. Home offices are common in Grayling.
In Grayling, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Grayling without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Grayling, 85% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Grayling; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Grayling strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Grayling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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