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Marlette, MI


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Marlette, Michigan

Marlette, Michigan, in Sanilac county, is 37 miles NE of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 68 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. There are 2,104 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Marlette

In Marlette, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marlette had a median family income of $37,880.

Marlette Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Marlette that were owner-occupied was 61%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Compared to most cities in the state, Marlette has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Marlette, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Marlette use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Marlette Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Marlette Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Marlette Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marlette, MI

Comparing Marlette 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
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Men75
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime56
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