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Northport, MI


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Northport, Michigan

Northport, Michigan, in Leelanau county, is 125 miles E of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 184 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is home to some 648 residents.

The People and Families of Northport

In Northport, about 54% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Northport.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northport had a median family income of $48,750. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Northport. Home-based work is more common in the village than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,100) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Northport. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Northport Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Northport was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Northport, 83% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Northport let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Northport Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Northport College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Northport Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Northport Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Northport, MI

Comparing Northport 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity65
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents22
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