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Pellston, MI


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Pellston, Michigan

Pellston, Michigan, in Emmet county, is 153 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 232 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 771 people people live in Pellston.

The People and Families of Pellston

In Pellston, about 61% of adults are married. Pellston has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the village spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pellston had a median family income of $39,911.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Pellston than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Pellston Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Pellston, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village. Notably, housing in Pellston tends to be newer than in most villages. The village isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Pellston, 97% of commuters drive to work. Pellston is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great village for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Pellston Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pellston, MI

Comparing Pellston 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone21
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