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Reed City, MI


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Reed City, Michigan

Reed City, Michigan, in Osceola county, is 63 miles N of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 133 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 2,430 people in the city.

The People and Families of Reed City

In Reed City, about 44% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Reed City isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Reed City had a median family income of $42,340.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,000) in Reed City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Reed City Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in Reed City is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Reed City is known in Michigan for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Reed City, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyReed City Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Reed City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Reed City, MI

Comparing Reed City 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 Population910
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime67
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