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Shepherd, MI


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Shepherd, Michigan

Shepherd, Michigan, in Isabella county, is 38 miles W of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 117 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. There are an estimated 1,536 people in the village.

The People and Families of Shepherd

In Shepherd, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shepherd had a median family income of $49,135. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Shepherd.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Shepherd.

Shepherd Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Shepherd is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village.

Commuting

In Shepherd, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyShepherd Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Shepherd Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Shepherd College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Shepherd, MI

Comparing Shepherd 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
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime77
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