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Ithaca, MI


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Ithaca, Michigan

Ithaca, Michigan, in Gratiot county, is 34 miles W of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 103 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 3,098.

The People and Families of Ithaca

In Ithaca, about 54% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Ithaca features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ithaca had a median family income of $45,795.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ithaca residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ithaca Housing

In Ithaca, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Ithaca, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Ithaca Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ithaca, MI

Comparing Ithaca 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
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men64
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built45

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