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Hart, MI


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Hart, Michigan

Hart, Michigan, in Oceana county, is 61 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 90 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city contains a population of approximately 1,950.

The People and Families of Hart

In Hart, about 48% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Hart.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hart had a median family income of $31,875.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hart favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hart Housing

Hart has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Hart might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Hart tend toward the low side for Michigan. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Hart, 89% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Hart can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hart Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hart Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hart Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hart, MI

Comparing Hart 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime22
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