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Rogers City, MI


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Rogers City, Michigan

Rogers City, Michigan is 138 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 217 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Presque Isle county. The population of the city is 3,322.

The People and Families of Rogers City

In Rogers City, about 57% of adults are married. Adults in Rogers City are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rogers City had a median family income of $36,310.

Political Inclinations

Among Rogers City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $10. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Rogers City.

Rogers City Housing

Of the housing in Rogers City, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Michigan. Property taxes in Rogers City are low by Michigan standards.

Commuting

In Rogers City, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Rogers City features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRogers City Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRogers City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyRogers City Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRogers City Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Rogers City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rogers City, MI

Comparing Rogers 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010
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