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Ironwood, Michigan, in Gogebic county, is 94 miles E of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 175 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 6,293.
In Ironwood, about 49% of adults are married. Ironwood offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
You'll feel comfortable in Ironwood if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Ironwood had a median family income of $30,349.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
The city is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Ironwood. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. On average, the construction date of housing in Ironwood is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Ironwood?
In Ironwood, 91% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Ironwood, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Comparing Ironwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Ironwood colleges • Ironwood travel • Ironwood mortgages and property.
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