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Lake Linden, Michigan, in Houghton county, is 176 miles E of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 273 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is home to some 1,081 residents.
In Lake Linden, about 57% of adults are married. People in Lake Linden have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the village.
In 2000, Lake Linden had a median family income of $30,000.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lake Linden. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Lake Linden was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Lake Linden you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Lake Linden, 91% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Lake Linden let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Lake Linden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Lake Linden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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12,000 H.P. compound pump (Calumet and Hecla stamp mill) c1906.
Calumet and Hecla smelters between 1900 and 1906
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