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Lake City, MI


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Lake City, Michigan

Lake City, Michigan, in Missaukee county, is 89 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 161 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 923 people people live in Lake City.

The People and Families of Lake City

In Lake City, about 51% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Lake City, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake City had a median family income of $34,286. As it happens, more people than usual in Lake City are able to work from their homes.

Lake City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake City, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Lake City is one place with an advantage over most places in Michigan.

Commuting

In Lake City, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lake City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lake City, MI

Comparing Lake City 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
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built45
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