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Manistique, MI


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Manistique, Michigan

Manistique, Michigan, in Schoolcraft county, is 131 miles NE of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 217 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 3,583.

The People and Families of Manistique

In Manistique, about 46% of adults are married. Lots of people in Manistique live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manistique had a median family income of $31,979. Home offices are common in Manistique.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Manistique residents, with $525. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Manistique Housing

In Manistique, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Manistique rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Manistique.

Commuting

In Manistique, 87% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities. Most residents would agree that driving around Manistique is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyManistique Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyManistique Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Manistique Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Manistique Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Manistique, MI

Comparing Manistique 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
Racial Diversity78
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built21

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