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Owosso, Michigan

Introduction to Owosso, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan is 24 miles W of Flint, Michigan and 73 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Shiawassee County. The population of the city is 15,713.

Owosso History

Owosso was originally inhabited by the Chippewa Native American tribes. The area was named after a Chippewa chief named Wasso. In 1819, the area was first settled by Europeans. On February 15, 1859, Owosso was incorporated as a city. Local attorney and banker, Amos Gould, was the first mayor of Owosso.

Owosso and nearby Attractions

  • Curwood Castle Museum
  • Movie Museum
  • Sleepy Hollow State Park
  • Flushing Area Museum
  • Michigan Historical Center
  • Montrose Historic & Telephone Pioneer Museum

Things To Do In Owosso

The Shiawassee Arts Center, the Movie Museum and the Curwood Castle Museum are all in the Owosso area. Owosso also includes several golf clubs. You can also find a number of shopping areas, dining and other entertainment facilities in the center of Owosso.

Owosso Transportation

The nearest major airport is Bishop International.

Owosso Higher Education

Baker College of Owosso is the local college. Higher education facilities are also offered at the Lansing Community College, the University of Michigan – Flint, Michigan State University, Kettering University, Mott Community College and Saginaw Valley State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Owosso Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Owosso, MI

Comparing Owosso 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 Old88
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population34
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime32

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