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Roscommon, MI


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Roscommon, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Roscommon

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roscommon had a median family income of $33,929.

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRoscommon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Roscommon Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Roscommon Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Roscommon, MI

Comparing Roscommon 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 Citizens910
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes510

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