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Rose City, MI


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Rose City, Michigan

Rose City, Michigan, in Ogemaw county, is 69 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 154 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. There are an estimated 721 people in the city.

The People and Families of Rose City

In Rose City, about 37% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Rose 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. Rose City has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rose City had a median family income of $31,042.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,050) in Rose City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Rose City Housing

Approximately 56% of housing in Rose City is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Rose City. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Rose City, 90% of commuters drive to work. Rose City is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Rose City Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rose City Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Rose City Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rose City, MI

Comparing Rose 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime21
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