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Saranac, MI


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Saranac, Michigan

Saranac, Michigan is 23 miles E of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 117 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Ionia county. The population of the village is 1,326.

The People and Families of Saranac

In Saranac, about 54% of adults are married.

Saranac has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saranac had a median family income of $41,250. A sizable number of people in Saranac work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Saranac political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,700. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Saranac Housing

Of the housing in Saranac, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. The village offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Saranac are lower than most places in Michigan.

Commuting

In Saranac, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 3%trophySaranac Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Saranac, MI

Comparing Saranac 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity43
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes35
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