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Petoskey, MI


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Petoskey, Michigan

Petoskey, Michigan, in Emmet county, is 144 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 217 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city contains a population of approximately 6,080.

The People and Families of Petoskey

In Petoskey, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Petoskey, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Petoskey has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Petoskey had a median family income of $48,168. Interestingly, lots of people in Petoskey have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Petoskey favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $21,580. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Petoskey Housing

Petoskey has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Petoskey might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Petoskey, 85% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Petoskey do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPetoskey Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Petoskey College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Petoskey, MI

Comparing Petoskey 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime54

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Historic Petoskey

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Cushman House between 1890 and 1901

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Cushman House between 1890 and 1901

R.R. station c1908.

Residence of T.H. Rockwood between 1900 and 1905

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