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Standish, MI


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Standish, Michigan

Standish, Michigan, in Arenac county, is 39 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 123 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 1,581.

The People and Families of Standish

In Standish, about 42% of adults are married. Standish offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Standish, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Standish had a median family income of $31,719.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Standish gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Standish Housing

Owners occupy 58% of the housing units in Standish. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Standish is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Standish, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Standish 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 4%trophyStandish Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Standish, MI

Comparing Standish 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
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes46
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