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Scottville, MI


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Scottville, Michigan

Scottville, Michigan, in Mason county, is 72 miles E of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (center to center) and 103 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 1,266 people in the city.

The People and Families of Scottville

In Scottville, about 50% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Scottville isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scottville had a median family income of $36,875.

Scottville Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Scottville is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Scottville. The city is known in Michigan for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Scottville, 89% of commuters drive to work. Scottville 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

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Scottville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Scottville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Scottville Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Scottville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Scottville, MI

Comparing Scottville 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 Population89
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents810
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime55
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