South Range, MI

South Range, Michigan

South Range, Michigan, in Houghton county, is 164 miles E of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 259 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is home to some 727 residents.

The People and Families of South Range

In South Range, about 49% of adults are married. People in South Range have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of South Range are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Range had a median family income of $34,500.

South Range Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in South Range was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in South Range. In the village you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In South Range, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in South Range let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of South Range, MI

Comparing South Range to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

South Range Almanac

South Range Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Range Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

South Range Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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