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Roscommon, Michigan, in Roscommon county, is 81 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 168 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village contains a population of approximately 1,133.
In Roscommon, about 36% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Roscommon, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.
Roscommon has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The village boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Roscommon had a median family income of $33,929.
Political donors in Roscommon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.
Roscommon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Roscommon, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for Michigan. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Roscommon the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Roscommon, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the village do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Roscommon can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Roscommon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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