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Ontonagon, Michigan, in Ontonagon county, is 132 miles E of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 225 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village contains a population of approximately 1,769.
In Ontonagon, about 49% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Ontonagon, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.
Ontonagon boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Ontonagon had a median family income of $35,804. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Ontonagon.
Ontonagon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Ontonagon tend toward the low side for Michigan. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Ontonagon, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Ontonagon -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The village can boast better commuting than most places.
Ontonagon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Ontonagon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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