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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.
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.
In 2000, Petoskey had a median family income of $48,168. Interestingly, lots of people in Petoskey have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
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 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.
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.
Comparing Petoskey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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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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