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Muir, MI


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Muir, Michigan

Muir, Michigan, in Ionia county, is 26 miles NW of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 106 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village contains a population of approximately 634.

The People and Families of Muir

In Muir, about 49% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Muir.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Muir had a median family income of $36,875.

Muir Housing

Muir has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Muir, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Muir, MI

Comparing Muir 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
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men31
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes47
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