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Memphis, MI


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Memphis, Michigan

Memphis, Michigan, in St Clair county, is 25 miles NE of Rochester Hills, Michigan (center to center) and 43 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. As of the year 2000 census, 1,129 people lived in Memphis.

The People and Families of Memphis

In Memphis, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Memphis had a median family income of $52,679.

Memphis Housing

An estimated 64% of living spaces in Memphis are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Memphis offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Memphis, 90% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Memphis Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Memphis Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Memphis Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Memphis, MI

Comparing Memphis 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
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population46

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime44
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