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Sturgis, MI


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Sturgis, Michigan

Sturgis, Michigan, in St Joseph county, is 29 miles E of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 96 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city has a population of 11,285.

The People and Families of Sturgis

In Sturgis, about 48% of adults are married. Sturgis is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sturgis had a median family income of $43,381.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sturgis residents, with $10,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sturgis Housing

In Sturgis, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Sturgis rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Sturgis, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Sturgis; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sturgis Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sturgis Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Sturgis Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Sturgis Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sturgis, MI

Comparing Sturgis 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime32

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